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.

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

stepping out of the car. “Good friends don’t like Stella. Best

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

so 1800’s. Give me something fresh and a little more provocative.

around the corner, we saw Stella surrounded by a group of women. It didn’t take long for her

cast a glare

love cats,” Scarlett muttered, her fingers curling around my arm. “I figured I’d bring company, if

Stella stated firmly. “Especially if it’s her.

closer, practically pulling me along as my feet dragged on the polished floor. “I wanted to see

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indicating Stella’s pregnancy. I did recall Stella saying she was in a rush to find a fitting dress, though it didn’t look like her

style!” she said quickly, then glared at the other women around her. “Lee, help me

feeling slightly invasive by seeing Stella down to her underwear. Right as she’d tossed it to the side, a worker emerged from the labyrinth of dresses with

it

help but feel a pang of bitterness. She looked stunning in that wedding dress, the delicate lace

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 in

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

my voice carefully neutral. “I just wanted to be supportive, Stella. It’s an exciting time for you,

if she were trying to decipher

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

you a virginal essence.” said the

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swell in

mine. The room fell silent and the air grew cold. I had spoken just a bit too

the silence, her voice dripping with an unpleasant

I followed her to the back of the shop and into a supply

shouldn’t kick your ass right here,” Stella demanded,

my initial fear giving way to a sense of defiance. “Seeing you prepare for your big day just…really upsets me. I mean, with everything you

through for a brief moment. “What are

purse and pulled out the small envelope.

as I opened the envelope containing the physical copies of