When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Yet, Slater remained ever patient and willing to undertake tasks he had previously scorned.

There likely wasn’t a better person in the world than him.

Witnessing her slender frame tremble, her words of regret and anguish barely coherent, Slater felt a pang in his heart.

Gently stroking her back, he tried to ease her despair.

Devyn absorbed Slater’s warmth greedily, allowing her tears to flow freely.

Later that night, Stella received a call from Slater.

Though somewhat surprised, she quickly deduced the reason for his call.

Slater’s voice wavered slightly on the other end of the line.

After a moment’s hesitation, he spoke.

“I know I’m not in a position to ask this, but I feel compelled to.

Are you willing to give Devyn a chance to apologize?”

Stella remained silent, her emotions swirling inside her.

acknowledges her wrongdoing and is genuinely

guilt during this time, and

offered no response, refraining even from expressing

understanding the turmoil

Finally, he sighed softly.

open to giving her another chance, please come to my

waiting

”

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hour later, Stella arrived at

Devyn jumped to her feet,

wanted to speak to Stella,

noticing Devyn’s discomfort, took the

gave a slow

“She’s better now.

for a suitable kidney

”

watched the

while Stella

don’t you both

on the sofa across from Devyn as Slater