Todos los capítulos de Never First in His Heart: Capítulo 11 - Capítulo 14

That happiness lived in the smallest moments: the warmth of a hot cup of coffee every morning, the sunset on my walk home after work, and the quiet peace of no longer waiting for someone who always forgot to come home.Not long after, the studio landed an important project.We had been invited to exhibit at a bridal showcase in Brighton City, and Howard put me in charge of designing one of the featured gowns.He told me, "Ms. Carter, I want this dress to be completely yours."Don't chase trends. Don't try to please anyone."Just create what you truly want to say."I thought about it for a long time.In the end, I gave the gown a name.I named it ‘Echo’.It was inspired by the past nine years of my life: all the hopes that had never been answered, the countless times I waited for someone who never came, and the version of myself who kept loving, even after being ignored.I designed the skirt with layer upon layer of flowing ripples, like a voice echoing through a valley until,

However, punishment could not turn back time.It could not make the birthday cake I ate alone taste sweet again.It could not erase those seventeen disappointments from my heart.Six months later, ‘Echo’ won an international Emerging Designer Award.The ceremony was held in Brighton City.I walked onto the stage wearing a black evening gown I had designed myself.The spotlight settled on me. Thunderous applause filled the room.The host smiled and asked, "Ms. Carter, who would you most like to thank today?"I had been asked that same question three years earlier.Back then, I had thanked Elias. I had thanked someone who was not even there.This time, I held my trophy, smiled, and answered, "Myself."I want to thank the version of me who got lost in love, yet still found her way back."The applause grew even louder.I saw Howard and Emma rise to their feet, clapping with proud smiles.Larisse had flown all the way to Brighton City just for the ceremony. She was crying so h