The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 192

The morning sun was rising lazily over the city as I jolted awake to the incessant buzzing of my phone. Groggily, I reached for it on the bedside table, my bleary eyes squinting at the caller ID. It read “Scarlett.” My heart leaped

as I answered the call,

“Evie, is that you?” Scarlett’s voice sounded frail but filled with relief.

“Yeah, Scarlett, it’s me. What’s going on?” I asked, my heart pounding, I’d been waiting for this call for days.

Scarlett had been in the hospital for what felt like an eternity, and the anticipation of her discharge was eating

me alive.

“They’re letting me go today,” Scarlett said.

My eyes widened, and I glanced at the clock. It was earlier than I’d expected. “Today? Are you serious?” I replied,

my excitement building.

“Absolutely,” Scarlett affirmed. “I can’t stand being in this place anymore, and I want to see you and Olive.”

“That’s amazing! She’ll be so excited to see you!” I exclaimed.

There was a pause on the other end of the line before Scarlett spoke again, her voice heavy with an unspoken

sadness. “How is she? I hope I hasn’t be disturbing her too much.”

I sat up in bed. “We’ve been keeping her distracted, but now I get to tell her you’re getting out.”

Scarlett let out a laugh, and I could hear the tension ease in her voice. “That’s good.”

“We’ll be down there as soon as possible,” I assured her, slipping out of bed. “Did you need me to bring anything?”

“Just some clean clothes,” she said. “And you don’t have to rush down here, either. I still have to fill out some

paperwork before I’m discharged.”

“Right,” I replied. “See you soon, Scarlett,”

I hung up the phone, my mind was racing. It felt like a load of pressure had been released.

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still asleep, her tiny frame curled up beside me. I gently brushed a strand of hair away from her face and

the covers. I chuckled and lightly tickled her exposed toes, making

her. “Just called and

covers and sat up, her wide eyes blinking wildly.

her home today. Let’s

The sterile corridors and the clinical scent in the air seemed to make us both uncomfortable. I could tell she was eager to see Scarlett again, but the hospital environment added a layer of

and Olive’s face lit up with delight as she saw her mother sitting on the edge of the bed. Scarlett’s auburn hair had

running to hug her. Scarlett embraced her, her eyes filled with tears as she held Olive

sweet girl,” Scarlett whispered, her voice trembling with emotion. “I’ve missed you

the heartwarming scene. Scarlett’s recovery had been a long and painful journey, and seeing her reunited with Olive

had worn anything other than the standard hospital gown, and the simple act of

I suggested, “How about we celebrate your release with some

with excitement, and she nodded enthusiastically. “Ice

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smile. “That sounds wonderful, Evie. I’d

the door’s bell announcing our arrival. The cheerful atmosphere and the sweet aroma of freshly baked waffle cones filled the air. Scarlett’s eyes glistened with a mixture of happiness and relief as she surveyed the colorful array of ice

I encouraged her, and she eventually settled on a scoop of mint chocolate

hand, couldn’t make up her mind and requested a sample of nearly every flavor

of the parlor, I watched as Scarlett and Olive shared stories, laughter, and, of course, the delicious ice cream. Just the normalcy of it all set me at

how has

jolted me out of my calm state. My eyebrows tensed and I frowned. I could still feel the soft beat of his heart beneath my fingertips from

continued. “It was so awful to hear. How’s

“I honestly don’t know, Scarlett. He hasn’t been around much these past few days. I assume he’s dealing with funeral arrangements and everything that comes

furrowed with worry. “I understand your perspective, but maybe he would appreciate having a friendly face around, someone

so broken that night, and I wondered if he had anyone else to turn to emotionally. His family was in ruins, his mother was gone, and Stella was out

tension between us, I might have been his only shoulder

I told her, shoving a spoonful of cookie dough into my mouth. It wouldn’t hurt

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Scarlett and Olive, I made my way back to the apartment. The taste of the ice cream was still lingering on my lips, a sweet memory in a day that had been bittersweet. We had shared moments of joy and celebration, but

in the empty hallway as I made my way to my door, fumbling for my keys in my purse.

“Evie.”