The Hockey Star's Remorse
"But don't come crying to me when you realize what you've missed out on."
I felt a surge of frustration rising within me, the weight of Mia's words pressing down on me like a leaden weight. "I won't miss out on anything," I spat, my voice tinged with defiance. "Especially not with you."
Mia's expression softened, a sickeningly sweet smile spreading across her face. "Oh, Evie," she purred, her voice honeyed with false sincerity. "You're such a beautiful girl when you’re not holding all this anger. One day, you'll make a lovely bride. To a successful man, of course. Timothy will be an afterthought."