When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 228

Summoning every ounce of her fading strength, she managed to whisper, “Thank you.

”

Her words hung in the air, a fragile connection before she surrendered to the darkness.

Stella’s eyes fluttered open, and a wave of agony rippled through her body.

The pain that surged through her was almost too much to endure.

Blinking against the pain, her gaze fixed on the ceiling above her.

An IV drip hung beside her head.

A tang of disinfectant nipped at her senses, a sharp aroma that wrapped itself around her.

Memories of the moments leading to her unconsciousness danced at the edges of her mind.

With determination fueling her, she attempted to rise, propping herself up on trembling arms.

then, the door

hurried to her side, his hand finding purchase on

awake? Do you feel

shake of her head was her only response, a dull ache

parted her lips, ready to voice her confusion, but her attention shifted

into view, a cane supporting his weakened

deep into his aging

her own voice catching her by surprise, a scratchiness

Updated Join & Stay

pain, his words laced

shouldn’t have let my

This is on me.

”

Oliver, a stern

you have someone watch over her?

in his eyes, choking his voice as

could I even look Stella in the

full responsibility for

to his mistake, his