Heartless Rejection

"I promise you that when she's better, I'll definitely bring her to see you. Declan, on account of her kindness to you back then, give her some time, okay?" The tearful look on Stella's face made her look even more pitiful. Coupled with her pitiful voice, anyone who heard it would be moved.

Declan finally retracted his hand. It was not because he pitied Stella, but because he was really afraid tha