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.

someone to keep me sane,” she said casually, pulling up to

emerging. “A best friend

“Good friends don’t like Stella. Best friends

slammed the door behind her and waved me along. As we entered, our view was obscured by pillars of fluffy white gowns and intricate frills. It was like a maze to get to the center, but

so 1800’s. Give me something fresh and a little more provocative. I’m not

of women. It didn’t take long for her to notice us approaching,

She curled her lip and cast a glare at Scarlett. “Well, look what the cat dragged

I do love cats,” Scarlett muttered, her fingers curling around

“Especially if it’s her. Why are you

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

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she was in a rush to find a fitting dress, though it didn’t look like her pregnancy was showing yet. Stella turned red

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

Lee, 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 underwear. Right as she’d tossed it to the side, a

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

the mirror, a pleased expression on her face, I couldn’t help but feel a pang of bitterness. She looked stunning in that wedding dress,

of polite enthusiasm as Stella tried on various accessories and veils. But deep down,

to make a few adjustments, Stella turned to me, her eyes narrowing

wanted to be supportive, Stella. It’s an exciting time for

me for a moment, as if she were

attention back to her dress. The bitterness within me continued

virginal essence.” said the

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slight swell

onto mine. The room fell silent and the air grew cold. I

with an unpleasant sweetness.

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

shouldn’t kick your

a deep breath, 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 and Andy have been through, I never would’ve guessed you’d settle

watched Stella closely, her vulnerability shining through for a

reached into my purse and pulled out the small envelope. “I have an interesting set

as I opened the envelope containing the physical copies of the scandalous