Chapter 0468

There was a mix of cheers and murmurs, but eventually, the stadium's atmosphere shifted to congratulate and support Matt, who looked both humbled and elated.

Lori and Jessica looked at me, their expressions a mix of shock and sympathy.

"Did you know he was going to say that?" Jessica whispered.

I shook my head, struggling to find my voice. "No... I had no idea."

The last echoes of Enzo's announcement were still reverberating in the stadium when two familiar faces appeared beside me. The freshman girls from the bathroom. They both had an air of barely contained excitement and curiosity.

"Nina!" one of them began, her voice high-pitched and breathless. "Did you know Enzo was going to quit the hockey team?"

hints about it earlier? You two are, like, always together!" The way that she was leaning close to me, her shoulder brushing against mine,

dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. "And, like, are you sure you aren't pregnant? If you are, what

me feel as if I were

the one to stand up for her friends, stepped in before I could fumble for a response. Excuse me, ladies," she said, her voice cool but polite,

taken aback, clearly not expecting to be reprimanded. The first one tried to defend herself. "We were just curious. It's not like

to hide her amusement. "Maybe next time, think before you

an apology, their faces a mix of embarrassment and indignation. As they scurried off, I

really wasn't ready for

"No need to thank me. Those two were beyond nosy. A bit of a reality

the joys of being married to a

my eyes. "I never thought dating a small town college hockey player would come

be fair, Enzo is basically a hockey deity in this little town. It's no surprise you're getting a

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