Better Late than Never by Scarlett Grace

Heather didn’t think losing Penny would bring along such heartbreak until Penny walked out on her, tired of being strung along. The girl doesn’t understand that Heather is trying to protect her, that Heather must keep her distance so she doesn’t destroy everything around her.
But life is about more than just surviving, and Heather wants to start living—beginning with addressing her feelings for her student.
After she leaves a gift for Penny on her door, all that’s left is to wait and see if it is enough for Penny to forgive her and come back. Will Penny accept Heather’s feelings in time for a holiday miracle?