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

guilt during this time, and it hasn’t

refraining even from expressing

waited patiently for her reply, understanding the turmoil she must

Finally, he sighed softly.

her another chance, please come

waiting for

”

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hour later, Stella arrived at Slater’s club

Devyn jumped to her feet,

like she wanted to speak to Stella, yet

took the initiative and

gave a slow nod, her

“She’s better now.

waiting for a suitable kidney

”

watched the

while Stella

don’t you both sit

across from