บททั้งหมดของ He Broke Me, He restored Me.: บทที่ 31 - บทที่ 40

CHAPTER 31 — New Walls, New BeginningsBack in her kitchen, Mary sat quietly, tears slipping down her cheeks. She clutched a folded piece of paper, her hands trembling. The chance to see Sarah, to finally reconcile or at least explain herself, seemed futile. Four years had passed, and now the trail had grown cold. The orphanage where she had left her baby had long since burned down. Every lead she thought she had ended in disappointment.Her husband stepped into the kitchen, pausing at the sight of her teary eyes. “Mary… what’s wrong? Are you okay?”Mary quickly wiped her tears and forced a small smile. “Oh… I’m fine. Just… cutting onions,” she said, though the table was bare of any onions.Her husband furrowed his brow. “Cutting onions?” he repeated, suspicion flickering across his face. For the first time, he wondered if Mary was hiding something — a memory, a secret, or perhaps some old guilt.He softened his tone. “Honey, if anything is bothering you, don’t hesitate to share. Reme

CHAPTER 33 — Where Paths Quietly CrossTom’s first day at his new school felt like sunshine after a long storm.He held his backpack tightly as James and Sarah walked him to the school gate. The building was bigger than his old school, brighter too. Children laughed freely, running around without fear or mockery. For once, Tom didn’t feel small.“Are you okay?” Sarah asked softly, kneeling in front of him.Tom nodded quickly, his eyes shining. “Yes, Mommy. I’m happy.”James smiled and gently placed a hand on Tom’s shoulder. “You’ll be just fine. Be brave, okay?”“I will,” Tom said proudly.When the bell rang, Tom waved and walked inside. As soon as James and Sarah left the school premises, he was led into his classroom. The teacher introduced him warmly, and the students welcomed him with smiles instead of whispers.“Welcome, Tom,” they said.His heart felt light.For the first time in his life, no one stared at him like he was different. No one asked where his father was. No one laug

CHAPTER 35 — Before SaturdayFriday came faster than Sarah expected.The morning light filtered softly through the curtains, but instead of welcoming the day with calm, Sarah woke with a restless heart. From the moment she got out of bed, her thoughts refused to stay in one place. She folded laundry slowly, pausing every few minutes as if she’d forgotten what she was doing. She rearranged the small room she shared with Tommy, wiping already-clean surfaces, just to keep her hands busy.Saturday kept calling her name.The date.Every time the thought crossed her mind, her chest tightened in a mix of excitement and fear. She tried to ground herself, reminding herself that it was just a date — nothing more, nothing less. But deep down, she knew it meant more than that. It was a door she had kept locked for years, now standing slightly open.She wandered into the bathroom and stood in front of the mirror. The woman staring back at her looked… tired. Not unattractive — just worn down by lif

CHAPTER 37 — Morning LightSarah barely slept that night.Each time she drifted close to sleep, her mind pulled her back — to the gentle brush of James’s lips, to the warmth in his eyes when she said yes, to the steady calm in his voice that made her feel safe instead of afraid. Nothing about the night felt rushed or forced. It wasn’t the kind of passion that burned fast and died quickly. It was slow, deliberate, and real.She lay awake listening to the quiet rhythm of the house, her heart full yet cautious, as if it didn’t quite trust happiness to stay.When morning finally came, pale sunlight crept through the curtains. Sarah rose quietly from the bed, careful not to wake Tommy. She walked to his side and watched him sleep for a moment. His face was peaceful, innocent, untouched by the cruelty he had endured. Gently, she pulled the blanket higher around his shoulders and brushed a kiss against his forehead.“Sleep well, my love,” she whispered.Downstairs, the house was already aliv

CHAPTER 39 — A Door Finally OpensMonday morning arrived quietly, wrapped in a softness Sarah hadn’t felt in years. There was no rush in her chest, no knot of fear tightening her stomach. Instead, there was a calm anticipation, like the beginning of something new.Downstairs, Grandpa Salvador appeared early, dressed neatly in a well-pressed suit, his walking stick resting comfortably in his hand. His presence carried authority, but his smile was warm and familiar.“Good morning,” he said kindly.“Good morning, Grandpa,” Sarah replied as she helped Tom button his shirt.He cleared his throat lightly. “Sarah, Tom, today I will go with you to Tom’s school.”Tom’s eyes widened in excitement. “Really? With us?”Grandpa chuckled. “Of course. A young man needs his elders to show up for him.”Tom beamed, chest puffing with pride.“And after that,” Grandpa continued, turning to Sarah, “Sarah and I have somewhere important to go.”Sarah paused. “Somewhere… important?”“Yes,” he said calmly. “Yo