All Chapters of Your Love Came Too Late: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Ember Sloane was shoved down the snowy mountain by Kaylee Langford during the avalanche at the ski resort. Kaylee had only dislocated her arms and fell in place, while Ember plummeted to the bottom of the mountain.Ember was stranded in the Aneira Mountains for an entire seven days. She probably would never have been found if it hadn't been for the branch that pierced her foot, leaving a trail of blood stark against the pure white snow.Crimson blood spread across the snow, resembling a blooming red flower. Ember leaned weakly against a tree stump, and she was so frail and lifeless that she seemed to be on the verge of dissolving into the snow.When the security team spotted her, they immediately used their walkie-talkie to notify Atlas Ferguson. "Mr. Ferguson, we've found Ms. Sloane!"Soon, a helicopter descended from the sky. The gust of wind from its blades nearly prevented Ember from opening her eyes. Even so, she caught sight of Atlas at first glance. However, trailing behind

When they finally arrived at the nearest hospital, the doctor examined Ember and delivered the grim news with a heavy expression.He told Atlas that Ember's foot injury was extremely severe, and the only solution was amputation to remove the necrotic tissue. If the infected and festering wound was left untreated, there was a high risk that she could lose her entire leg.Moreover, the severe starvation she endured had caused significant damage to her digestive system. The doctor explained that a full recovery might take at least 10 to 20 years.Atlas froze at the words, as if he was struck by a heavy blow. It took him a long moment to recover, and his fury erupted when he did. He kicked over a chair with a loud crash."How is that possible? It's just a minor injury! How could it lead to amputation? You're nothing but a quack—don't you dare spout nonsense!"Kaylee quickly stepped in to calm him down."Atlas, don't get upset. It's probably because the doctors in small towns like thi

Ember had been in the hospital for three days, and only an interning nurse had occasionally come by to disinfect and dress her wounds during that time.Calling it treatment was an overstatement; all they did was clean the wounds and apply a bit of mercurochrome, offering negligible healing.The interning nurse's rough handling often left Ember trembling in pain and drenched in cold sweat. She clutched the bedsheet tightly beneath her, her gaunt fingers turning white from the strain.When Atlas saw this, he couldn't help but snatch the bottle of medicine and tend to her wounds himself."Why didn't you say it hurt? Wouldn't… You have already made a fuss and demanded I comfort you in the past?"In the past, Ember would have pouted and insisted Atlas pamper her when she felt wronged. But now, she would rather grit her teeth and endure it alone.Atlas softened his tone deliberately, waiting for Ember to respond. If she gave in, even a little, he was willing to give her another chance.

During Ember's hospital stay, Atlas came by to ask about her condition, but Spencer dismissed his concerns with perfunctory answers."You've seen how she is. If she doesn't cooperate, there's nothing I can do. When she finally decides to take her treatment seriously, she'll recover quickly."Once she's abroad, there will be even better specialists to treat her. You can rest easy."Atlas was torn—angry at her supposed stubbornness, yet secretly pleased by how much she seemed to care for him.It was clear that he was important to Ember—so important that she was willing to push her body to its limits just to cling to him."Ember, wouldn't it be better to accept treatment and recover sooner? Why must you insist on making things worse for yourself?"But Ember simply asked in a calm voice when she saw him, "Has Mr. Ferguson Senior woken up?"The brief flicker of compassion Atlas had felt vanished instantly. He scoffed."You still have the nerve to ask? If your legs weren't injured ri

"That's impossible!"Atlas shoved Kaylee away, paying no mind as she fell to the floor. He was consumed with desperation and still frantically trying to stand. "I need to see her. I need to see Ember!"No matter how hard he tried, his injured legs gave out again and again, leaving him collapsing to the ground. Blood was seeping from his wounds, staining the floor.Kaylee helped him back onto the bed with tears brimming in her eyes. Her voice trembled as she said, "Atlas, don't do this to yourself. Seeing you in so much pain makes me feel terrible, too."At least… At least, Ember is still alive. As long as we try, there's hope she'll wake up."Please, calm down, won't you?"Hearing her words, Atlas forced himself to take a breath, and his chaotic emotions gradually settled. He immediately called for his bodyguards."I'm going back to the Ferguson residence—quickly!"I heard emotional stimulation can help wake patients in a vegetative state. If I can find things Ember left behind