The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 148

The next morning, as promised, Penny sent the developed photos over in the mail. She’d tucked them away into a pleasant little envelope, hiding away its dark.

interior.

She’d added a little note inside, “I got the photos developed! I’ll send the digital copies to you soon as possible.”

I held it to my chest, a sense of anticipation and dread mingling within me. The photos were our ammunition, our evidence, but they were also destructive. “Thank you, Penny.”

A while later, I met up with Scarlett in town square. The moment she saw the envelope in my hand, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.

“I wish I’d known about this private detective of yours sooner, Evie,” Scarlett remarked, her tone teasing.

“She’s more a like a reporter,” I clarified, returning the smile.

Not wasting any more time, she took the envelope and broke the seal, pulling out the developed photos of Andy and Stella.

“Brace yourself,” I told her.

Scarlett leaned forward, her curiosity piqued. As she examined the photos, her eyes widened, and a mischievous smile began to creep across her face. “Oh, my goodness. This is scandalous!”

My heart sank as I watched Scarlett’s reaction. She was reveling in the scandal, seemingly unfazed by it.

When she saw my reaction, her smile faded. She looked at me, her eyes searching mine. “If it helps, just know that this will help Timothy as well. He deserves to know the truth about the woman he is about to marry.”

“You’re right,” I said, tucking the photos away.

I couldn’t help but feel a twinge of guilt for what was about to unfold, for the chaos. that would inevitably follow the revelation of the scandal. But we had come too far to turn back now.

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“Let’s be prepared for whatever happens, I added. “Because this could blow up in our faces.”

In an odd turn of events, I found myself on the way to Stella’s dress fitting. I had agreed to come along with Scarlett as she pretended to be invested in her sister’s wedding preparations. There was no real reason for me to be there, but Scarlett had insisted (or rather forced) me to accompany her.

keep me sane,” she said casually, pulling up to the building. “Besides, you’re like

an eyebrow, a humous smile emerging. “A best friend that’s helping you sue

friends

by pillars of fluffy white gowns and intricate frills. It was like a maze to get to the center, but it wasn’t too difficult as we followed the

fresh and a little more provocative.

by a group of women. It didn’t take long for her to notice

her lip and cast a glare at Scarlett. “Well, look

cats,” Scarlett muttered, her fingers curling around my arm. “I

firmly. “Especially if it’s her. Why

dragged on the polished floor. “I wanted to see what you’d be wearing. I guess Mom’s dress didn’t

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saying she was in a rush to find a fitting dress, though it didn’t look

the other women around her. “Lee, help me get this damn dress off

rushed up and helped Stella with the zipper on her dress then helped peel it away. I looked away, feeling slightly invasive by seeing Stella down to her

previous concern for our presence quickly withered upon seeing it. She tore it from the dressmaker’s hands and ordered

face, I couldn’t help but feel a pang of bitterness. She looked stunning in that wedding

emotions hidden behind a facade of polite enthusiasm as Stella tried on various accessories and veils. But deep down, my heart was heavy, and I couldn’t shake the feeling of bitterness that had settled

for the seamstress to make a few adjustments, Stella turned to me, her eyes narrowing with suspicion. “You know you’re not

forced a smile, my voice carefully neutral. “I just wanted to be supportive, Stella. It’s

moment, as if she were trying to

adjustments, and Stella turned her attention back to her dress. The bitterness within me continued to simmer, growing stronger with each passing moment. I couldn’t help but wonder about Timothy. Was

virginal essence.” said the dressmaker. tugging at the

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the slight swell in her

The room fell silent and the air grew cold. I had spoken just

finally broke the silence, her voice dripping with an unpleasant sweetness. “Evie, can I speak to you for a

of the shop and into a supply room. After shutting me in, Stella turned to me, her

reason for why I shouldn’t kick your ass right here,” Stella demanded, her voice low and

sense of defiance. “Seeing you prepare for your big day just…really upsets me. I mean, with everything you

closely, her vulnerability shining through for a brief moment.

pulled out the small envelope. “I have an interesting

physical copies of the scandalous photos.