Amelia gave her all to the wrong man. She believed in forever, but forever left her shattered. After years of being the woman who always showed up, always gave more, Amelia finds herself abandoned, heartbroken, and questioning everything she once believed about love. But heartbreak is only the beginning. As she begins to pick up the pieces, Amelia discovers the power of choosing herself. Along the way, a stranger with a gentle soul and haunted eyes enters her world not to fix her, but to remind her of what it feels like to be seen, heard, and loved the right way. In a story of second chances, self-worth, and soul-deep healing, "After He Broke Me" is a slow-burning romance that proves love doesn't always hurt and the best kind starts with loving yourself.
Scene 1: A Chance Encounter
Amelia Hayes was the kind of woman who walked into a room and lit it up without trying. With her soft curls, warm smile, and quiet elegance, she had a presence that lingered. She had just moved to London for her new job as a digital marketer and was adjusting to the city's fast-paced, noisy, and emotionally distant rhythm. That's when she met Elliot Carter, a quiet, brooding software engineer with a dry sense of humour and eyes that held too many secrets.
They met at a friend's dinner party, one of those spontaneous gatherings neither of them had known was happening. Conversation came easy with Elliot, unlike the awkward small talk she was used to. They shared a love for old jazz, indie films, and midnight walks. By the end of the evening, Amelia felt something rare.
Scene 2: Falling Fast
Within weeks, they were inseparable. They had coffee shop dates that turned into long walks along the Thames, where Amelia would talk about her dreams and Elliot would quietly listen. He never said much, but when he did, it felt meaningful. He was emotionally closed off but offered small gestures sending her links to songs that reminded him of her or sharing a random tech joke she barely understood.
Amelia, ever expressive, poured herself into the relationship. She planned dates, bought him thoughtful gifts, supported his start-up dreams, and even helped pay off some of his rent when he hit a tough patch. She didn't mind. It felt like love. She just wished he would meet her halfway.
Chapter 1 The Beginning of Us
23/07/2025
Chapter 2 Unspoken Expectations
23/07/2025
Chapter 3 The Breaking Point
23/07/2025
Chapter 4 The Pieces I Left Behind
23/07/2025
Chapter 5 When Silence Isn't Golden
23/07/2025
Chapter 6 The Moment I Didn't Flinch
23/07/2025
Chapter 7 A Seat at the Table
23/07/2025
Chapter 8 Grey Areas and Green Lights
23/07/2025
Chapter 9 Becoming Her
23/07/2025
Chapter 10 The Stage and the Shift
23/07/2025
Chapter 11 Love, Legacy and Letting Go
23/07/2025
Chapter 12 Love Me Like I Do
23/07/2025
Chapter 13 The New Me
23/07/2025
Chapter 14 The One- Sided Goodbye
23/07/2025
Chapter 15 Healing Phase: Therapy, Journaling, Growth
23/07/2025
Chapter 16 The Storm We Called Closure
23/07/2025
Chapter 17 Letter to the Past
23/07/2025
Chapter 18 The one Who Showed UP
23/07/2025
Chapter 19 Choosing Her First
23/07/2025
Chapter 20 A Love That Waited (Jidenna's Perspective)
23/07/2025
Chapter 21 A Voice of Reason
23/07/2025
Chapter 22 The Way He Loves Me
23/07/2025
Other books by Adunni Grace
More