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I assumed the invitation was a mistake.
The woman from the Ryder Youth Hockey Foundation spoke confidently, but that did not mean she understood who she had called.
“We are inviting professional players to speak about pressure, mistakes, discipline, and second chances,” she explained. “One of our guests cancelled, and your name was recommended.”
“My name?”
“Yes.”
“For Chase Ryder’s foundation.”
There was a brief pause.
“The foundation belongs to the community, Mr. Carter.”
That sounded like something Chase taught his staff to say.
I looked down at the pavement outside Dr. Ward’s building.
People passed without paying attention to me. The afternoon was cold, and traffic moved slowly along the road.
“Does Chase know about this?”
“The invitation list was approved by the org
