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 arms, my incredulity escalating. “Arranged everything? What does

my sarcasm. “We’ve arranged for Timothy to be your chauffeur to

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“kidnapping.” “Love? Aria, kidnapping

another bowl of cereal. “You’re so dramatic. It’s just a playful intervention, a friend–vention if you will. Timothy will be

is futile? Aria, this is not a sci–fi movie. What on

crossed the room to take me by the shoulders. “Evie, practicality is overrated. Sometimes your need to step back to see the

huffed in exasperation. “This is ridiculous, Aria. I can’t believe

bag, but you can make the

at her, even as a smile graced my lips. “I can’t believe you

“Again, with love. Now, go pack.

work. I opened the door, my gaze

into her little scheme too, huh? This whole forced

could use a break.

my lips. “You two are a dangerous duo, orchestrating

drive and peeled

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workers will still

But this better not become a recurring theme. I have

the corners. “But seriously, take

city, the bustle of people starting their

pulled up to the firm, Timothy turned to me and planted a kiss on my cheek. “Remember, I’ll be picking you up at 6. No escaping this intervention,

come back to find

door for me. “No promises, Evie. Enjoy your day. I’ll see you at

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

office. They wore frowns that suggested they were privy to

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

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