#Chapter 75 Possible Rumors

Carol’s POV My body is still shaking by the time we return to the stadium. Coach Bower watches me with a concerned look in his eyes when we approach. “Everything okay?” He asks. “Yeah,” Aiden says, holding me closer to him. “Just a run-in with her ex. We might have a problem with the media though.” Coach sighs and rubs the bridge of his nose between his pointer finger and thumb. “Why am I not surprised,” he murmurs, shaking his head. “I’ll see if Whitlock can do something about that. Get back out there and continue practice.” “Yes, Coach,” Aiden says before turning to face me. “Are you going to be okay?” He asks in a much softer tone for my ears alone.” I nod and force a smile at him. “Yeah, I’ll be fine,” I assure him, standing on my toes and kissing him on the lips gently. He sighs against my lips and then pulls away, giving me one last look before rejoining his team on the ice. Coach Bower continues to watch me as I take my seat. “You sure you’re okay?” He asks, sitting be