Chapter one: Amber

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Seven years later, the sound of skates cutting through the ice echoed through the rink as Amber's seven-year-old daughter, Zara, practised her ice hockey skills. Dressed in her hockey gear, her determination was evident in the way she focused on her movements, her small frame gliding effortlessly across the ice.

As Amber watched from the sidelines, a sense of pride swelled within her chest. Zara had inherited her love for the sport from her father, Adam, whose memory lingered in the corners of their lives like a gentle whisper.

With each graceful turn and powerful shot, Zara seemed to embody the strength and resilience of both her parents. And as she skated towards the goal, her face alight with determination, Amber couldn't help but marvel at the incredible journey that had brought them to this moment.

Despite the challenges they had faced and the uncertainties they had endured, they had emerged stronger than ever, bound together by a love that transcended time and space. And as Amber cheered Zara on from the sidelines, she knew that, no matter what the future held, they would face it together, as a family.

Zara skated over to where her mother, Amber, was watching from the sidelines, her eyes shining with excitement. "Mom, can we please go to an ice hockey game?" she pleaded, her voice filled with enthusiasm.

Amber smiled at her daughter's eagerness, her heart swelling with love. "Of course, sweetheart," she replied, reaching out to ruffle Zara's hair affectionately. "I'd love to take you to a game."

Zara's face lit up with delight, her smile stretching from ear to ear. "Really? Oh, thank you, Mom!" she exclaimed, wrapping her arms around Amber in a tight hug.

As they made plans to attend the game together, the bond between mother and daughter grew even stronger, united by their shared love for the sport and the special moments they would continue to share together.

As the night wore on, Amber found herself browsing through ticket prices for upcoming ice hockey games, her curiosity piqued by Zara's enthusiasm. As she scrolled through the options, her eyes widened in surprise when she stumbled upon the roster for their hometown team.

There, among the list of players, was Adam's name—Adam Thompson, a professional ice hockey player for their beloved hometown team. A rush of emotions flooded through Amber as she stared at the screen, her heart pounding in her chest.

She couldn't believe it—Adam had achieved his dream of becoming a professional hockey player. The realization filled her with a sense of pride and nostalgia, memories of their time together flooding back to her with startling clarity.

With trembling fingers, Amber clicked on the link to purchase tickets for the next game, her mind buzzing with anticipation. She knew that seeing Adam play again would be an experience unlike any other—a chance to reconnect with the past and celebrate the journey that had brought them to this moment. And as she finalized the purchase, a sense of excitement filled her heart, eager to share this special moment with Zara and the man who had once held a special place in her heart even if it was just for one night.

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