บททั้งหมดของ Too Late To Want Me Back : บทที่ 21 - บทที่ 30

The next morning, Elena arrived at Blackwood Group feeling more confident than she had the day before.As she walked through the lobby, she noticed something had changed.Instead of curious stares and whispered conversations, she was greeted with warm smiles."Good morning, Miss Elena.""Morning."Several employees who had been skeptical of her on her first day now greeted her politely. Some even smiled as she walked past.One of the project coordinators approached her."Miss Elena," he called.She turned around."I just wanted to thank you.""For what?" she asked, surprised."The idea you shared during yesterday's charity meeting."He smiled."We contacted the rural schools this morning, and they were excited to partner with us. Honestly, none of us had thought about expanding the project beyond the city."Elena smiled modestly."I'm just glad it helped."The coordinator nodded."It helped more than you know."For the first time in a long while, Elena felt like she truly belonged som

The next morning, Elena arrived at Blackwood Group with a confidence she hadn't felt in a very long time.The nervousness that had followed her on her first day had almost completely disappeared.As she walked through the lobby, familiar faces greeted her with warm smiles instead of curious stares."Good morning, Miss Elena.""Morning!""Have a great day!"She smiled back at each of them.It amazed her how much had changed in just a few days.The employees who had once questioned her presence now welcomed her as part of the team.Some even stopped to ask for her opinion on the charity project before heading to their departments.Their kindness made her feel accepted.For the first time in a long while, she felt like she truly belonged somewhere.That feeling alone was enough to brighten her morning.The charity project was progressing better than anyone had expected.The conference room buzzed with quiet conversations as team members prepared for their weekly update meeting.One after

Elena stood frozen on the balcony.The cool night breeze brushed against her skin, but she barely felt it. Her heart was still racing from the unexpected voice behind her.Slowly, she turned around.Standing a few feet away was an elderly woman, perhaps in her late sixties. Her silver hair was neatly pinned back, and she wore a graceful smile that somehow carried both warmth and sorrow.The moment their eyes met, tears filled the woman's eyes.She stared at Elena as though she had just found something she had spent years searching for.Her lips trembled before she finally spoke."You've grown up..."Elena frowned.The words caught her completely off guard.She searched the woman's face, hoping to recognize her, but nothing came to mind."I'm... sorry," Elena said hesitantly. "Do I know you?"The elderly woman gave a small, bittersweet smile."No."She paused for a moment before adding quietly,"But I knew you."A strange feeling settled in Elena's chest.There was something about the

Morning sunlight streamed through the curtains of Elena's bedroom, but she had been awake long before dawn.Sleep had barely visited her.Every time she closed her eyes, Margaret's tear-filled face appeared before her. Then came the silver bracelet... and the strange fragments of memories that disappeared before she could make sense of them.With a quiet sigh, she reached for the bracelet on her bedside table."I'll find the truth," she whispered to herself."But not today."She gently placed it inside the drawer and closed it.She couldn't allow herself to be consumed by questions she couldn't answer.There were other things she had to think about.Downstairs, the aroma of breakfast filled the dining room.Mrs. Harper smiled the moment Elena walked in."You look exhausted, dear.""I didn't sleep well," Elena admitted with a small smile.Mrs. Harper was about to ask another question when Damian entered, already dressed for work.His eyes instinctively searched for Elena.He immediatel

For a few seconds, no one moved.Elena stood at the entrance of Blackwood Mansion, staring at the elderly man before her. The years had added more wrinkles to his face, and his once-dark hair had turned almost completely gray.Yet his gentle eyes were exactly the way she remembered them."My child..." he said again, his voice trembling with emotion.Elena felt her eyes sting."Grandpa..."The old man smiled through his tears and slowly opened his arms.Without thinking, Elena ran to him.He wrapped his arms around her tightly, as if he were afraid she would disappear again."I've missed you so much," he whispered."I'm sorry," Elena replied, her voice breaking. "I should have come to see you."He gently shook his head."No. You're here now. That's enough."They remained like that for a long moment before finally pulling away.Standing a short distance behind Elena, Damian watched quietly. He didn't interrupt. He simply gave them the time they needed.Elena turned toward him."Grandpa.