When Love Comes Late by PASSION

She placed a stack of printed photographs on the table before Rylie, showcasing her lavish escapades in high-end boutiques and opulent hotels over the last few days.

Rylie’s face turned a deep shade of red.

Yet, she continued to defend herself, “So what? I was merely taking some time to unwind.

This is my personal life.

I’ve committed no faults at work.

Why should the company dismiss me over such matters?”

Stella’s scoff was sharp.

“Because you took leave without any justification and were unreachable at a crucial time, risking the company’s reputation.

Isn’t that a mistake?”

Finding herself at a loss for words, Rylie averted her gaze from Stella’s piercing look.

Desperate to salvage her position, she pleaded, “I acknowledge my mistake, but please, can you give me another chance?”

As Rylie’s defenses weakened, Stella seized the moment.

why you abruptly took leave, and I might

”

and Rylie had worked tirelessly to

a humiliating

out in distress,

her confession trailed

involvement meant returning all the money she had received and

left, Rylie

probed, “Who instructed you to

Rylie quickly retorted,

been overwhelmed lately and

imagined this would happen while

I’m terribly sorry.

another chance, or let me apologize to

”

who had always harbored disdain for her scoffed, “Rylie used to work overtime rather than take sick leave, always pinching pennies,

asking for a

kind of place where you don’t walk out without dropping tens

that she’d spend like that,”

the murmurs grew, Rylie’s cheeks flushed with