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.

her wrongdoing and is

and it hasn’t been easy for

response, refraining even from expressing

waited patiently for her reply, understanding the turmoil

Finally, he sighed softly.

you’re open to giving her another chance, please come to my

waiting

”

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hour later, Stella arrived at Slater’s

her, Devyn jumped to her feet,

she wanted to speak to Stella, yet fear held her

discomfort, took the initiative and

a slow

“She’s better now.

for a suitable kidney

”

watched the

while Stella maintained

don’t

seat on the sofa across from Devyn as Slater served her