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.

abruptly took leave, and I

”

and Rylie had

of being terminated in such a humiliating manner threatened to

Rylie blurted out in

confession trailed off

meant returning all the

left, Rylie faced a

Stella probed, “Who

quickly retorted, “No,

overwhelmed lately and needed a

never imagined this would happen while I

I’m terribly sorry.

another chance, or let me apologize

”

work overtime rather than take sick leave, always pinching pennies, never even splurging on

for a leave

of place where you don’t

that she’d spend like that,” another

murmurs grew, Rylie’s