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

by guilt during this time, and it hasn’t been easy for

response, refraining even from expressing

her reply, understanding the turmoil

Finally, he sighed softly.

her another chance,

be waiting

”

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later, Stella arrived at Slater’s club for their

Devyn jumped to

she wanted to speak to Stella, yet fear

Devyn’s discomfort, took the initiative and asked, “How’s

a slow nod, her voice

“She’s better now.

just waiting for a suitable kidney

”

the

stood rigid, while Stella

“Why don’t you both

across from Devyn as Slater