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.

found himself on the

hurried over, cradling the baby. She looked distressed as she spoke, Sir,

we take her to the hospital? Albert furrowed his brow, stubbing out

It was burning up.

she catch a cold in this warm weather? The servant feared Albert might blame her,

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

trailed

this. He figured Daisy got worked up

sick just to

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? Its been

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the child

descended the stairs slowly, delivering a sharp slap to

Shes your own flesh and blood. How could you

Finally, she looked up at him and retorted, Youre the one whos driving me insane! Albert, why are you so concerned about the child? Youve never ever touched me. Shes not your

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