After more than six months apart, that was all he could manage.

He couldnt ask for more. He couldnt risk making the same mistake and hurting the woman he loved again.

Shed made it clear she wanted space. All he could do was honor her wishes and keep his distance.

As Albert took a few strides, the elevator doors slid shut behind him.

The sound was barely a whisper but it weighed heavy on him. He hesitated, wanting to steal a glance back at her, but the doors were already sealed shut.

The longing to see her again gnawed at him.

He lingered for a moment before finally stepping out.

Outside, the sun beamed down.

But he felt no warmth. Instead, a chill ran through him, leaving him feeling low even after he reached Heron.

evening, he found himself on the

servant hurried over, cradling the baby. She looked distressed as she spoke, Sir, your daughter seems to

furrowed his brow, stubbing out the cigarette before gently feeling the babys

It was burning up.

happened? Howd she catch a cold in this warm weather?

on your trip last night, Mrs. Waston showed up out of the blue. She insisted on tucking Miss Jeslyn in herself. We tried to stop her because shes never done

voice trailed off

deepened as he heard this. He figured Daisy got worked up

Jeslyn sick just to

locked. Seeing the fatigue and anger etched on his face, she put on a coy smile. Youre back at last! Why the rush? That floozy just landed in Duefron, right?

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handed the child to the

descended the stairs slowly, delivering

mind? Shes your own flesh and blood. How could you do this to

moment to gather herself. Finally, she looked up at him and retorted, Youre the one

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