Nathaniel had been a mess ever since he received the surprising e-mail from Elsie last night. He couldn't believe his eyes no matter how many times he read it, including after verifying the e-mail address.
The message remained displayed on the screen as he read it over and over again.
[Hello, Niel.
It has been years. I want to ask. May I meet you?]
The e-mail address indeed belonged to Elsie, the one Nathaniel was familiar with. She used it even before they were reunited after leaving the orphanage.
'Is this true? Am I... not dreaming? What should I reply?'
Nathaniel's heart pounded heavily against his chest as he contemplated answering the e-mail. Never once did he expect that his wishful dream—of reuniting with her—would ever come true.
Elsie... was she really back?
Did she really ask to meet him?
After everything... he had done and wronged her?
