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.

the balcony, puffing away on a

She looked distressed as she spoke, Sir, your

the hospital? Albert furrowed his brow, stubbing out the cigarette before gently

It was burning up.

catch a cold in this warm weather? The servant

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 it

voice trailed

he heard this. He figured Daisy got worked

Jeslyn sick just to get

her mind? Fuming, Albert stormed downstairs 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!

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handed the child to the

the stairs slowly, delivering a sharp slap to

flesh and blood.

leaned against the railing for support, taking a moment to gather herself. Finally, she looked up at him and retorted, Youre the one

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