Five Lost Angels: My Husband's Fatal Deception novel Chapter 143

At this point, I really felt helpless and even thought about talking to Leo, it was impossible to see my little child suffering so badly. I was looking for a permanent settlement when the ending of the ice hockey tournament brought a golden opportunity for us. I received a suggestion from the sports academy's owner.

"This ice hockey event is about to end after the last round, will you please consider extending this championship by announcing something about kids?

We have trained excellent players who will love to participate."

OMG!

Why didn't I think of it before?

The one-stop solution for all my problems was right in front of my eyes, and I couldn't see it due to tension. It was true that one could only see his reflection clearly when the water wasn't turbulent.

The brilliancy of the owner's idea opened the floodgates of tranquility for me, converting my worry into excitement. I came up with a perfect plan to erase the invisible bitterness in our sweet home.

My future was solely based on Bright's harmonious relationship with my kids. I couldn't seriously think about marriage until Jane and Zoe weren't comfortable with him. This was my chance to fix everything.

So, during one week of break in the ice hockey tournament, I had countless meetings with sponsors and investors, finally announcing a one-of-its-kind opportunity.

In the press gathering, all eyes were curiously fixed on me as I spoke proudly.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I am honored to present a contest for young ice hockey players in this season.

For the first time, kids will display their mastery in the rink to prove that they aren't any less from others."

After my brief introduction, a reporter raised his hand for a question.

"What's so special about your contest when the sports federation already has a junior ice hockey championship every year?

Why do you think that kids shouldn't practice more to meet the current criteria for officials?"

His sharp query couldn't lessen my courage as today, I was thrilled to tackle the media.

Leo's doctor didn't give us permission to meet him because of his previous absentees from the meetings. This project was vital for my kids, the only chance for Zoe to bond with Bright.

The hope for my son's happiness glistened in my eyes as I replied to that journalist.

"The junior ice hockey championship is for the kids aged from eight to early teens, preparing them to qualify for their school and college-level tournament. There is no such platform to train kids for this championship from the beginning.

A contest for the kids of five to eight years will let the young talent shine brightly."

This one response from my side was sufficient to silence the opposition, highlighting the importance of the new contest. The people who initially laughed at the implementation of my idea began to regret their reaction in the following days as well. Only my company was open to sign the young players, so the calls from every corner of Lakon city swarmed my office, this issue instantly became popular.

The owner of the sports academy, Mr. Julius, became my official partner to promote his business. Due to limited facilities for this sport, kids couldn't practice more, this contest urged other institutions to accept young players for the season.

We both got a heartwarming response from the public and the original plan of only two teams expanded to four, parents were exhilarated for their kids' future. A mother called me,

"Tom is in preschool, but he loves to play ice hockey. I thought that he would officially hit the rink after years.

But you have made it possible now, Miss Laura. I can't thank you enough for your initiative."

The perfect media strategy and the social media hype successfully garnered everyone's attention, even the schedule's announcement was a massive hit for us. On top of that, Bright returned promptly, super excited about the event.

"I was away for some days, and you touched another high in your business.

Brilliant, Laura!

I am so proud of you!"

The delight of upcoming matches turned out to be the game changer, Bright forgot everything and buckled up to coach my stars. He didn't leave Zoe and taught him equally with Jane.

"Hold the stick firmly, Jane.

This is simply remarkable!"

Although I could go to their locker room as an organizer, I refrained from doing so. Listening to my kids' nonstop happy stories was much more fun. Zoe's shyness couldn't stop him from talking to Bright, he requested innocently.

"Our final match is on Saturday, daddy. If we win, will you take us out for a picnic?"

Bright laughed at his innocent query and swore.

"Of course, my prince!

The party is on me!"

…

The Saturday morning, Bright drove us to the venue of the final match, but he could only drop us at the entrance as the parking lot was full of vehicles. We stood at the corner, waiting for him. I took this moment to answer the call buzzing my cell phone.

That was when Jane tugged my arm, "Mommy, our friends are here. Can we go and say hello to them?"

Without thinking much, I said 'okay' and got busy with my phone. The long wait for Bright didn't bother me due to Echo's report about the prizes.

In addition to medals, the sponsors also offered five thousand dollars cash and ice hockey supplies for kids, given that they were expensive for some people. I was in the middle of instructing my assistant when a message's notification popped on the screen, I was taken aback to see Bright's angry text.

"I TOLD YOU TO KEEP OUR KIDS AWAY FROM THAT DRUG ADDICT, LAURA!"

My blood ran cold.

I whirled around—

Zoe and Jane were gone.