Maid For Beckett Catching The Baseball Legend’s Heart novel Chapter 215

Chapter 215

-Beckett-

If I were being honest with myself. I never really thought about life after baseball. For the longest time. I had been occupied with aiming to be at my best in each game and outrunning my family. In my mind. I would play baseball until my body gave out, and I never thought it would come the fast.

“You married her because you saw a future with her, right?” Doc pressed because my silence had been stretched to a few

moments.

“Yeah, of course,” my response was quick this time. That wasn’t up for debate. I wanted to grow old with Andi, that’s why I married her. “I mean, I haven’t really thought about what I’d be doing after baseball. It’s the only job I know how to do best.”

Doc sighed in relief, as if he thought I married Andi for a different reason. “That might be true for now, but we are human. We have this ability to adapt to the situation presented to us.

This is the very reason I thought of speaking to Doc. His wisdom applies not only in the field but also in life.

‘But… but what about the team?” I hate how my voice sounded so uncertain and weak.

Doc snorted and tilted his head in my direction. “Oh, you’re serious?”

I nodded, because no part of this conversation is a mockery. If only Doc could see what was really in my cheat right now, he’d be worried sick, too. The future of my career is dark, and all these questions have been bothering me since I started seeing my doctor. My fear was growing bigger and bigger, which made it harder to quash.

‘You don’t need to worry about the team,” he murmured, his tone almost dismissive.

‘But we can’t lose another player,” I insisted. It wasn’t only me who was on time out because of physical injuries. Two of our pitchers are on the injured list already, and the next coming games are crucial for the team.

‘Beckett,” he sighed, sounding like a parent who had had enough of his child’s overthinking. “The team will still be a team if you decide to go to therapy,” he murmured. “Have you even decided if you want to go? From the sound of your worries, you haven’t figured out yet what it is that you want.”

Doc could read me as Mom could. He saw each of my teammates as his son, and one of them is having a crisis.

I couldn’t offer an answer, because he’s right. I haven’t figured out what I wanted to do.

‘If I go to therapy,” I pulled in a huge breath. “I would miss the postseason.”

On the ground, Letty gave a huge yawn, as if listening to this conversation was boring her to death.

“And what’s the problem with that?” Doc shot back. “You will be back next year, and from what I know about you, you’d probably come back better. You’re a fighter, Beckett, not a quitter.”

Doc’s words were like ice–cold water dumped over my head. What was I thinking, really? Why was I worrying about my teammates? I wasn’t the only player on the team. They were all grown men, best at what they do, in fact. They will have to work twice as hard since they will be missing three pitchers, but they were used to this kind of pressure.

“Winning the game is not everything, son,” Doc added “Sometimes it’s the journey, sometimes it’s the end game.”

This was enlightening. I can be here for guidance, and I got more than what I came for. Letty’s eyes were already closed as I smiled to myself.

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agh the dug can feel that I finally received Doc’s message

“How about you, Dor? What is more important to you?” My voice was lighter because I truly felt as if a boulder had been lifted over my shoulder

Doc took his time in sipping his beer, his gaze on the setting sun. “I lived the best version of myself when I was younger.” he murmured, a faraway look on his face.

Doc was a baseball player too, and his career was colorful. He’s one of the best in his time, and now he’s still excelling in being the team’s manager.

“I don’t have many regrets in life,” he murmured. “I did well in the field, I hope I’m doing the right thing leading you boys,” he let out a low chuckle. “But if there’s one thing I would change if I go back in time, it’s what you have right now. Beckett.”

I pinned a curious gaze at him.

‘I should have married her while I had the chance,” he mumbled. “I was also at the top of my career when I met her, but instead of keeping her in my life. I let her drift away”

‘Is that the reason you only live with Letty?” At the mention of her name. Letty’s head perked up, her eyes gazing fondly at

Doc.

Letty is a gift from her. She’s a reminder of the love that I had lost.” Doc was somber, and he reached down to pet Letty’s

head.

stared at Letty. She was too young to be coming from the best year in Doc’s life. Doc saw my confusion and elaborated.

‘She passed away five years ago.” Doc explained. “And her sister brought me the news along with a letter from her and this

all of fur in a cage.”

was speechless, my throat was clogged up because I could feel/Doc’s longing for a life that he could have spent with the woman he loved. “You… you never pursued her after you retired?”

Doc shook his head. “When I was ready, she was already married to someone else. She had a good life,” he smiled sadly at Letty. “But I would never know if I could have made her life better.” He blinked away the mist that formed in his eyes as he ipped his beer.

His throat bobbed up and down roughly, his emotions making his throat close up too.

‘Uh… if I ever hear a word about this with your teammates, I will make your life on the team a living hell,” he warned, a mirk on his lips.

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