The Hockey Star’s Remorse

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Lunch break at the office provided a brief respite from the demands of the day. As I sat in my office, a mixture of nerves and determination fueled my decision to make a call that had been long overdue. I took a deep breath, pulled out my phone, and dialed my mother’s number.

The phone rang for what felt like an eternity before Mia’s chipper voice greeted me. “Evie, darling! How wonderful to hear from you.”

I bit my lip, steadying myself for the conversation ahead. “I’m ready to talk. Can we meet?”

Mia’s enthusiasm didn’t waver. “Of course, sweetheart! I’d love that. Where do you want to meet? My treat!”

I hesitated for a moment, considering the options. Then, a thought struck me. “Actually, why don’t you come to my office? I’m on my lunch break now.”

There was a pause on the other end of the line before Mia responded, “Your office? Oh, how exciting! I’d love to see where my successful daughter works.”

I could almost picture the smile on her face, and the skepticism in me grew. Nevertheless, I gave her the address and agreed to meet her at the office.

When Mia walked into the sleek lobby of the firm, she looked like she stepped out of a glossy magazine, her presence commanding attention. As she approached, I couldn’t ignore the sense of pride that flickered in her

eyes.

“Evie, darling, look at this place! I always knew you’d succeed in life.” Mia beamed, surveying the impressive surroundings.

I forced a smile, suppressing the questions that lingered in my mind. My mother had always been skilled at deflecting, turning the spotlight back onto me whenever I sought answers. I led her through the busy office, trying to gauge her reaction to the controlled chaos of a corporate environment.

We reached my office, a small sanctuary amid the hustle and bustle. Mia’s eyes widened as she stepped inside, taking in the minimalist decor and the view of the city beyond the glass walls.

“Wow, Evie, this is amazing! I’m so proud of you,” she exclaimed, her praise a balm to my conflicted emotions.

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other, the air thick with unspoken tension. Mia glanced around the room. seemingly enamored by the success she claimed to

you want to talk about, sweetheart?” Mia’s tone was light, as if she were merely

deep breath, the weight of the questions I’d carried for years pressing down on me. “I want to know you left me with Dad. Why did you choose your career over being with

a flicker of discomfort crossing her features. “Evie, … I was scared. I didn’t know how to take care of you while I was on the road trying to make

air, a fragile truth that shattered the illusion of a

it back, determined to hear her side of the

me,

with no explanation, and went

was young, and I didn’t know how to balance everything. I thought leaving you with your father was the

within me demanded more. “The best thing for me? Do

eyes glistened with remorse, but there was also a glint of defensiveness. “Evie, I’m sorry, I truly am. I thought I was doing what was best for

years, acting like

to be a part of your life now. I’ve been watching you from

the motherly connection I had missed out on, but another part was

normal. I have my own life now, and it’s not just about your pride in my success,” I said, my voice

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trace of sadness in her eyes. “I know, Evie. I messed up, and I can’t change that. But I want to make amends,

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and I picked silently at my salad. As she recounted her time on the road in a wild display of

talk later, the conflicting emotions within me churned. Her words

attorneys‘ cases seemed to evaporate. My thoughts were a jumble of resentment, hurt, and a lingering hope for something more. Mia’s admission had opened old wounds, and the journey toward forgiveness felt

when my phone buzzed, interrupting the

screen.

crackled with excitement as I lifted the