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.

himself on the balcony, puffing away

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

hospital? Albert furrowed his brow, stubbing out

It was burning up.

catch a cold in this warm weather? The

Miss Jeslyn in herself.

voice trailed

figured Daisy

daughter Jeslyn sick just to get Albert

just as Daisy returned. Their eyes 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?

the handrail with her fingers, asking, Are you worried about the baby? S~ᴇaʀᴄh the

child to the

stairs slowly, delivering

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

the one whos driving me insane! Albert, why are you so concerned about the child? Youve never ever touched me.

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