The Hockey Star's Remorse
The realization struck me with a force I hadn't anticipated.
"Oh, I see," I managed to respond, my voice feigning casualness as I shook Monica's hand. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Fitzgerald."
Monica's eyes sparkled with a mix of warmth and grief. "Please, call me Monica. And it's truly a pleasure, though I wish it were under different circumstances."
I forced a smile, the weight of unspoken truths hanging between us. Stella's passing remained a delicate topic, one that cast a shadow over the festivities. Monica's gaze, however, seemed free from any preconceived notions, and I couldn't help but wonder why.
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