All Chapters of The Day She Stopped Waiting: Chapter 141 - Chapter 150

The First Time They Felt Ready for Whatever Came Next The article was published on Monday morning. And unfortunately— the internet had feelings. Strong feelings. Elena Laurent sat curled beneath a blanket scrolling cautiously through comments while Adrian Laurent made coffee nearby. Some comments were sweet. Some dramatic. Some deeply unwell. “If he hurts her again I personally will intervene.” God. Elena snorted loudly. Adrian glanced over suspiciously. “What?” “The public wants to physically threaten you.” “Understandable.” Fair. She kept scrolling. “This is either true love or emotional Stockholm syndrome.” God. Adrian sighed heavily. “The internet was a mistake.” Elena burst into helpless laughter immediately. But underneath the humor— something emotional stirred quietly inside her chest. Because for the first time, public attention about their relationship no longer made her anxious. Not because people suddenly approved. But because their stability no

The First Time They Realized They Had Become the Love Story They Once Envied It started with a movie. A terrible decision, honestly. Elena Laurent chose it because the trailer promised “heartwarming romance.” Which should have been the first warning sign. Now she sat curled against Adrian Laurent on the couch while dramatic orchestral music played in the background and two fictional lovers stared emotionally across Paris for absolutely no reason. God. Adrian looked deeply offended by the entire film. “These people have known each other for four days.” Elena laughed softly. “Love moves fast sometimes.” “They’re discussing marriage during emotional jazz music.” Fair. Several minutes later, the movie reached the predictable grand romantic climax. Rain. Airport. Desperate confession. Elena sighed dramatically. Adrian immediately narrowed his eyes. “What?” “I used to want love like that.” God. He looked toward the television thoughtfully. “You wanted me to chase you

The First Time They Realized They Were Finally Living Instead of Recovering The trip wasn’t planned carefully. Which already made it unusual. Old versions of Adrian Laurent and Elena Laurent scheduled everything like emotionally exhausted corporate robots. Now? Now Elena booked train tickets at midnight because she suddenly wanted to see the ocean. And somehow Adrian simply said: “Okay.” God. Growth. So now they stood together at a quiet coastal town three hours outside the city while cold wind tangled Elena’s hair violently across her face. “This place is freezing.” “You chose it.” “I chose romance.” “Not hypothermia.” Fair. Adrian laughed softly before wrapping his scarf around her more securely. The town itself was small. Quiet. Peaceful. Nothing glamorous. Exactly the kind of place neither younger version of them would’ve appreciated properly. They spent the afternoon walking near the shoreline while waves crashed softly beneath gray skies. No schedule. No

The First Time They Realized Happiness No Longer Felt Temporary The coastal trip ended on Sunday evening. And strangely— neither of them felt sad about returning home. That alone felt significant. Because once upon a time, peaceful moments always carried hidden grief underneath. The fear of returning to reality. To tension. To loneliness. Now? Home itself felt peaceful too. Elena Laurent rested her head against the train window watching blurred city lights pass outside while Adrian Laurent sat beside her quietly reading something on his phone. At least pretending to. Because every few minutes he glanced at her instead. Again. God. Eventually Elena smiled faintly without looking away from the window. “You’re staring emotionally.” “I’m observing respectfully.” “You sound criminal.” Fair. Adrian laughed softly before slipping his phone away entirely. Then after a moment he asked quietly: “Do you ever get scared when things feel this good?” God. The question sett

The First Time They Truly Believed They Had Made It The message arrived at 11:42 PM. Elena almost ignored it. She and Adrian Laurent were already in bed, half-asleep beneath tangled blankets while rain moved softly against the windows. Peaceful. Warm. Quiet. Then her phone buzzed. God. She reached for it lazily expecting work emails or Sophie sending emotionally unnecessary memes again. Instead— it was a message from someone she hadn’t spoken to in years. A former acquaintance from their old social circle. “I saw the interview today. I just wanted to say… I never thought you two would actually make it. But somehow you did. And honestly? You both look happier than anyone else now.” Silence filled the room immediately. Not awkward. Heavy. Elena stared quietly at the screen while emotion moved unexpectedly through her chest. Beside her, Adrian shifted slightly. “What happened?” She handed him the phone silently. God. He read the message once. Then again. Then