Dumped On Live TV, Claimed By The Hockey King
I stood up from my side of the booth, slid over to her bench, and pulled her into a tight, comforting hug, rubbing soothing circles into her back as she shook with quiet sobs.
"I'm sorry," Stacey wept into my shoulder, her voice muffled and broken. "I'm just... I'm so in love with him, Emily. It sounds stupid, I know, but I've invested so much, and I don't think I can just walk away or move on easily. It hurts too much."
"Shh, it's okay," I whispered softly, resting my cheek against her hair.
"You aren't stupid, and you're not alone. I'm right here....we'll figure things out."