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The Hockey Star And The Widow He Shouldn't Love .

The Hockey Star And The Widow He Shouldn't Love .

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last updateLast Updated : 2026-06-02
By:  WrightOngoing
Language: English
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Contemporary

Gamer

Age Gap

Forbidden Love

Second Chance

Ann became a widow at thirty-four. To the world, she had everything. A rich husband, a beautiful life, and a name that opened doors. But the truth: she was never a wife; she was owned. On the night she was about to be handed over to another man like property, Ann ran with no plan or safety. Just fear pushing her forward. Then she crashed into him, Duke Carter, twenty-seven, Hockey superstar. The kind of man who doesn’t stop for strangers. But he stopped for her. What started as one night of help turns into something neither of them expected. Because Ann isn’t just running from her past… she’s carrying it. And Duke isn’t supposed to fall for a woman like her. She is older and a widow, bringing secrets that could destroy everything. When Duke’s family turns against her, and the man she escaped comes back with a vengeance, Ann is forced to fight again… this time not just for her freedom, but for the only love she’s ever known. Duke was never meant to choose her. But he did, and this time… he’s not letting her go.

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51 Chapters
CHAPTER 1
ANNRunning in those heels was a very bad mistake. The thin soles kept slipping against the rough ground, and the sharp pain shooting up my legs made it harder to move fast enough.They were catching up. I could hear them clearly now.I won’t go back to that house, nor will I get married to Judge’s brother.Even in his death, Judge, my late husband, still wanted to possess me like an object, just like he had done for fourteen years of my life. He didn’t see me as a person then, and clearly, nothing had changed now.He willed me to his brother as if I were something that could be passed down.I saw a young man open the back door of a car ahead, and without thinking, I rushed forward. Before he could even react, I slipped in after him and slammed the door shut, locking it immediately.“Drive,” I said quickly, my voice unsteady. “They are coming.”“Excuse me, who are you? What are you doing in my car? Are you a crazy fan?” he said, his tone sharp with confusion.I didn’t even turn fully
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CHAPTER 2
ANNThe knock on the door pulled me out of my light sleep.I blinked, confused for a second, before reality rushed back all at once. My heart jumped. I quickly dragged my gown up properly and hurried toward the door.When I opened it and saw Duke standing there, something inside me settled instantly.Before I could stop myself, I stepped forward and wrapped my arms around him.The moment I realized what I was doing, I pulled back immediately.“I’m sorry,” I said quickly, my voice slightly breathless. “I’m just… happy you came back. I thought you left.”He didn’t respond right away.He was holding something that looked like a hockey stick, his expression calm as always, like nothing ever shook him.I stepped aside for him to come in.The door shut behind him, and suddenly it was just the two of us.My palms started sweating. A strange fear crept in, sudden and familiar. What if Judge walks in right now?What if he sees me with another man? I would be punished for it.My chest tightened
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CHAPTER 3
DUKEI don’t know why I’m drawn to her like this.It doesn’t make sense.I’ve met women before. A lot of them. Beautiful, confident women who knew exactly what they were doing. None of them ever made me feel like this.But Ann, it’s different.There’s this pull I can’t explain. Like something in me has already decided she needs to be protected.And I hate that I don’t understand it.Taking her in like this, bringing a stranger into my space, into my life, it’s reckless. It could mess with my career if things go wrong. But I still did it.“Welcome to New York,” I said as we stepped into the house. “This is my place.”She paused slightly, like she wasn’t used to spaces this open.“This is Luna,” I added, nodding toward the woman standing by the stairs. “Head housekeeper. Luna, this is Ann. She’ll be staying with us.”Ann lowered her head immediately.I noticed it again. That habit.Without thinking, I reached out and gently lifted her chin.“Look up,” I said quietly.Her eyes met mine f
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CHAPTER 4
ANNI couldn’t believe my eyes. Louis, standing right in front of me.“Rapunzel,” he said.I smiled instantly.That name, he was the only one who ever called me that. Because of how long my hair used to fall my back, something he used to play with when we were younger.Louis was my first.My first boyfriend, first love, and the last.I met him when I had just turned eighteen. He was nineteen, full of dreams, full of life. Everything about him felt easy. When he asked me to be his girlfriend, I didn’t hesitate.But he left. The moment he got the opportunity to become a hockey player, he chose it and left me behind.I remembered how broken I felt back then. How I cried for days, how I waited for him to come back, to explain, to say something that would make it hurt less.He never did.That was the moment I started hating hockey.Because to me, it took my love away.I almost forgot Duke was standing there until I felt his presence shift slightly beside me.He must have been confused.“L
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CHAPTER 5
ANN“I’m sorry… I didn’t mean to.”“It’s okay,” I cut him off gently, forcing a small smile. “Second year of our marriage, Judge started getting worried that I couldn’t conceive. We went to the hospital, ran some tests, and the doctor confirmed that my tubes were blocked. Two different doctors, actually. So yeah…”I let out a quiet breath.“I’ve made peace with it.”At least, that was what I told people.What I told myself. But I still remembered that night.How I cried until my chest hurt. How I buried my face in the pillow so no one would hear me. And how, from that moment on, Judge never let me forget it.Barren, that was the word he used. Over and over again.I glanced at Duke. His expression had shifted slightly. It seems like he had more questions, but wasn’t sure if he should ask them.“You can ask me anything,” I said. “The least I can do is be honest. I won’t be upset.”He tapped his foot lightly. I noticed he did that a lot when he was thinking.“I was wondering…” he started
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CHAPTER 6
ANNI shifted slightly and looked away.“Things can’t be like that again,” I said quietly. “A lot has happened.”“I know, Ann,” Louis replied. “I know everything. I found out you got married to some man who died a month ago. I also know you didn’t have a choice.”My fingers tightened slightly.I didn’t know how he got all that information, but I wasn’t surprised.News travels fast, especially when it involves a man like Judge.“Please, Louis,” I said, keeping my voice steady. “I’ve already healed from whatever we had. You should do the same.”I stood up, ready to leave. But his hand caught mine.“Look,” he said, his voice firm now. “I lost you once. I’m not about to lose you again. I’ll do whatever it takes to win you back.”For a second, I just looked at him. Then I slowly removed his hand.“That part of me is gone,” I said softly, and I meant it.The part that knew how to love and believe to be loved died a long time ago.I turned and walked inside without looking back.Duke’s colog
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CHAPTER 7
DUKEBecause my heart won’t stop acting up whenever I’m around you.That was what I should have said.But instead, “it’s nothing,” I said. “A little kindness won’t hurt.”She let out a soft laugh, trying so hard not to cry. I watched as she kept fanning her eyes with her palms, like she was fighting the tears back.“Thank you so much, Duke,” she said. “You’re my SOS.”Before I could react, she stepped forward and hugged me.For a second, my heart stopped.Then it started again, beating very fast.I didn’t understand what was happening to me. I had never felt anything like this before.By the time I gathered myself enough to return the hug, she had already pulled away.“I’m sorry,” she said quickly. “Everything is just happening so fast. I can finally breathe and actually live.”When she smiled, her dimples showed.And just like that, my mind betrayed me. The kiss from that night, the way she pressed her lips against mine. I looked away immediately.“It’s okay,” I said, forcing myself
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CHAPTER 8
ANNI needed to calm my nerves.Everything was happening too fast.Swimming had always helped. It was one thing Judge never stopped me from doing, well, not exactly. I was only allowed to swim when he was around. It always had to be just the two of us, no one else.Even that freedom had conditions.I pushed the thought away and stepped out of the pool, reaching for the towel and wrapping it tightly around my body.Then I heard voices behind me.I turned and saw Duke, Louis, and a woman standing between them.I didn’t need to think twice.That had to be his mother.The resemblance was clear, the same sharp eyes and oval face.Why didn’t I hear them coming?My body went still instantly.Her gaze moved slowly. From my face, down to my legs.I felt exposed.“Who is she?” she asked.“She’s my friend,” Duke said.“She’s my girlfriend,” Louis said at the same time.My head snapped slightly.Girlfriend?What was Louis doing?Before I could even process it, Duke was already walking toward me.
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CHAPTER 9
ANNMy heart wouldn’t slow down.It kept racing, fast and uneven, as if it were trying to break out of my chest.I can’t be on the news.What if Judge’s family sees me?I don’t even know what’s happening on their side, how far they’ve gone searching for me, what they’re planning.Duke didn’t give me time to think.He lifted me into his arms in a bridal style, my face pressed into his jacket as he shielded me from the flashing cameras.Voices, phones clicking, everything felt too loud.He moved quickly, placing me into the car before slamming the door and driving off without hesitation.“You can raise your head now,” he said after a while. “It’s just the two of us.”I slowly lifted my face.The first thing I saw was a smile on his lips.“Huh?” I frowned slightly. “What’s funny?”He didn’t answer immediately. The smile only deepened as he glanced at me.“You should’ve seen yourself,” he said. “Your whole body was shaking. Are you that scared of cameras?”He clicked his tongue lightly. “
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CHAPTER 10
ANNMy throat felt dry as I opened my mouth.“I’m Ann, ma.”My voice came out softer than I expected.I clasped my hands behind my back, my fingers fidgeting without control. Her eyes stayed on me, moving slowly, carefully, like she was trying to take me apart piece by piece.It sent a cold shiver down my spine.Her gaze dropped to my wrist. Then back to my face.“Ann isn’t a full sentence,” she said sharply. “I’m sure your family isn’t of any importance.”My chest tightened.“I won’t allow you to destroy what my son has built for himself,” she continued. “You’re the lady from that viral video, aren’t you?”My heart skipped.Did they see my face?“You’re trying to cause a rift between Duke and his fiancée?” she pressed.I blinked, my mind already in a panic moodThen she pointed.“That,” she said, her eyes narrowing slightly. “That mark on your wrist. I saw it in the video.”My body stiffened.“Mum, can you stop this?” Duke stepped in, his voice firm. “You don’t even know what happene
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