The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 220

When I stepped outside my apartment door the next morning, my mind was already racing. I was ready to dive into another day of legal battles and courtroom skirmishes. However, my plans were abruptly interrupted by an unexpected sight–a suitcase, sitting inconspicuously by my doorway.

I narrowed my eyes at it, suspicion bubbling within me. With my caffeine–fueled attorney instincts in high gear, I approached the mysterious suitcase cautiously. It didn’t explode when I nudged it with my foot, so I considered that a good sign.

Frowning, I circled around it, then turned it around to inspect every angle. The suitcase looked out of place against the neutral backdrop of the hallway, and its presence raised more questions than answers.

I noticed a note tied around the handle. It was written in Aria’s distinctive handwriting.

“Evie, you deserve a break. Already packed your bag. Love, Aria.”

“What in the world?” I muttered to myself, wondering what I could’ve possibly walked into.

With the suitcase in tow, I rushed back into apartment, where she was busy enjoying a bowl of cereal like it was

just another mundane morning.

“Aria, care to explain why there’s a suitcase outside my door?”

Aria looked up, her eyes twinkling with mischief. “Good morning, Evie. I take it you saw the surprise we left for

you.”

I narrowed my eyes. “Surprise?”

Aria set down her spoon and leaned back, a smug smile playing on her lips. “Evie, you’ve been working yourself into the ground. We thought you needed a break, a chance to recharge. So we’re sending you away for a weekend getaway.”

I shot her a skeptical look. “A weekend getaway? Arla, I can’t just abandon the firm, especially after the big case we just wrapped up. It would look bad.”

Aria waved a spoon in my direction, her tone surprisingly serious. “Evie, you’ve been working harder than a caffeinated squirrel on an espresso bender. You need a break. We’ve already arranged everything.”

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my incredulity escalating. “Arranged everything?

your chauffeur to

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Aria, kidnapping is not an

cereal. “You’re so dramatic. It’s just a playful intervention, a friend–vention if you will. Timothy will be here soon. Resistance

not a sci–fi movie. What on

me by the shoulders. “Evie, practicality is overrated. Sometimes

“This is ridiculous, Aria. I can’t believe you’re forcing me into

not. Now, I’ve already packed your bag, but you can make

her, even as a smile graced my lips.

chuckled. “Again, with love. Now, go pack. Your escape

promised, Timothy arrived at my doorstep, ready to ferry me to work. I opened the

roped you into her little scheme too, huh? This whole forced vacation

as charged. But, hey, you could

my head, a playful smirk on my lips. “You two are a dangerous duo, orchestrating my

car in drive and peeled away from the sidewalk. “Relax, Evie. A little

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kidnapping, call it what you want. It’s still

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job. Those workers will still know how

his easygoing demeanor. “Fine, fine. But this better not become a recurring theme. I have a firm

at the corners. “But seriously, take it easy for

couldn’t help but appreciate the sunlight streaming through the city, the bustle of people starting their day. Despite my initial resistance, the idea of a break lingered in the

up to the firm, Timothy turned to me and planted a kiss on my cheek. “Remember, I’ll be picking you up

sighed dramatically, feigning surrender. “Fine, Timothy. But | better not come back to find my

me. “No promises, Evie. Enjoy your day. I’ll

the firm felt more like the grand opening than a prestigious law office. As I strolled through the lobby, the usual hum of professional conversations was replaced by hushed whispers and barely suppressed

and Sarah practically pounced on me the moment I stepped into my office. They

and flanked me on either side, Beth began, “Evie, you won’t believe what happened

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