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? What does

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

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gaped at her, wondering if she’d momentarily forgotten the definition of “kidnapping.” “Love? Aria, kidnapping is not an expression of love.

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

sci–fi movie. What on earth have

shoulders. “Evie, practicality is overrated. Sometimes your need to step

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

tone firm. “Evie, you’ve earned this break, whether you realize it or not. Now, I’ve already packed your bag, but you can make

even as a smile graced my lips. “I can’t believe you orchestrated this

chuckled. “Again, with love. Now,

ready to ferry me to work. I opened the door, my gaze locking onto him as

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

as charged. But, hey, you could use a break. Aria’s just looking

are a dangerous duo,

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

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“Intervention, kidnapping, call it what you want. It’s

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your job. Those workers will

my eyes, half annoyed, half entertained by his easygoing demeanor. “Fine, fine. But this better not become a recurring theme. I have a firm to run, not a retreat to attend.”

chuckled, his eyes crinkling at the

we drove down the street, I 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 back of

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

not come back to find my place filled with scented candles and

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

Timothy’s drop–off, my entrance into 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 giggles. It didn’t take a legal expert to deduce that I was the star of the morning show, and I hadn’t even

the moment I stepped into my 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

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