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?"

together!" The way that she was leaning close to me, her shoulder brushing against mine, indicated that she saw us as

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

I were under a microscope. I tried to find words, but my mouth felt

up for her friends, stepped in before I could fumble for a response. Excuse me, ladies," she said, her voice cool but polite, "but it's not

be reprimanded. The first one tried to defend herself.

before you invade someone's personal space with

that sounded like an apology, their faces a mix of embarrassment and indignation. As they

Lori. I really wasn't ready for

me. Those two were beyond nosy. A bit of a

of being married

college hockey player would come with this kind of attention. It's like

smirked. "Well, to be fair, Enzo is basically a hockey deity in this little town. It's no surprise you're getting a bit of the spotlight

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