Todos los capítulos de The Apology That Came Too Late : Capítulo 21 - Capítulo 30

Elena barely slept. The message remained on her phone: He can't protect you. She had read it so many times that the words had begun to lose their meaning. Yet every time she looked at them again, the same cold feeling returned. Someone was watching. Someone knew about Adrian. Someone knew enough about their relationship to understand exactly what would frighten her. And now that person had made it clear they weren't finished.By morning, Elena had made a decision. She was going to work. She refused to let fear dictate her life. She got dressed carefully, choosing a simple blouse and skirt before tying her hair back.When she came downstairs, Adrian was already awake. He was standing near the window with a cup of coffee in his hand. He turned when he heard her."You're going to work."It wasn't a question."Yes."His expression tightened. "Elena...""No."He stopped. She walked toward him. "Don't tell me I shouldn't go.""I wasn't going to.""You were thinking it.""I was thinking that

CHAPTER 23BOUND BY FIREBy Friday evening, Elena had almost forgotten what it felt like to attend an event without worrying about who might be watching her. Almost.She stood in front of the mirror, adjusting the silver earrings Sophia had given her. The dress she had chosen was simple but elegant, falling softly around her body and leaving her shoulders bare. She stared at her reflection. For the first time in days, she looked like herself again. Not the frightened woman checking every window. Not the woman reading threatening messages over and over. Just Elena.There was a knock on the door."Come in."Sophia entered. She stopped when she saw her sister."Wow."Elena laughed. "Is that good wow or bad wow?""Very good wow."Sophia walked around her. "You're going to make someone lose their mind tonight."Elena rolled her eyes. "I'm going to a business event, not a beauty pageant."pp"Same thing when Adrian is around."Elena's cheeks warmed. "Sophia.""What?""Stop."Sophia grinned. "

CHAPTER 25 THE THING SHE FEARS Elena's mood changed the moment they returned to the city. She didn't notice it immediately. At first, everything seemed normal. She laughed with Adrian during the drive home. They talked about the quiet estate, the terrible coffee they had made that morning, and the ridiculous argument they had over which movie to watch before leaving. But somewhere between the estate and the city, reality began creeping back in. The threats. The anonymous messages. The package. The flowers. The person watching her. And Adrian. She looked at him as he drove. He was exactly where he had always been. Close enough to reach. Close enough to touch. Close enough to hurt her. That thought made her chest tighten, and she turned toward the window. Adrian noticed. "You've gone quiet." "I'm just tired." "Do you want me to stop somewhere?" "No." He studied her briefly before returning his attention to the road. He didn't question her again. That should have comfo

CHAPTER 27THE FIRST CRACKThe silence in Adrian's office lasted longer than Elena expected. She watched him read through the information Damien had sent. His expression was calm. Too calm. She had learned enough about him to know that his silence didn't always mean he was relaxed. Sometimes it meant he was furious. Sometimes it meant he was afraid. And sometimes it meant he was already planning his next move."What did Damien find?" she asked.Adrian didn't answer immediately. He scrolled through another page on his tablet before finally looking up."There are irregularities in the security records.""What kind?""Someone has accessed information they shouldn't have been able to access."Elena folded her arms. "What information?""Your name came up."Her stomach tightened. "Mine?""Yes.""How?""I don't know yet."She stared at him. "That's not reassuring.""I know."He placed the tablet on the desk. "There are records showing someone accessed information connected to the security arr

CHAPTER 29TOO CLOSEElena knew something was wrong the moment Adrian stopped speaking. He had been standing by the window, staring at his phone. Now he was completely still. She watched him carefully."What is it?"He didn't answer."Adrian?"He finally looked at her. "Come here."Something in his voice made her move immediately. She walked toward him, and he turned the phone around.A photograph was displayed on the screen.Elena stared. It was her, walking out of work that afternoon. The angle was distant, as though someone had taken it from across the street.Her heart dropped. "When was this taken?""Today."She looked at him. "Who took it?""I don't know."Beneath the photograph were four words.She knows too much.Elena felt cold. "What does that mean?""I don't know yet."She looked at the photograph again. Someone had been close enough to watch her, close enough to photograph her, and she hadn't noticed."Adrian..."He immediately reached for her hand. "I'm here."She swallow