My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0682

Finally, Tim let out a long sigh. "You know I'll have to look into this," he said. "I can't just take your story at face value, Enzo. And without proof..."

I studied my hands, unable to meet his pained gaze. This was just as bad as I had imagined.

"I know," I finally said. "And I don't blame you for not believing me."

"Look at me, Enzo,"

I forced myself to comply. Tim's eyes bored intensely into mine. "I want to believe you. And if this is truly what happened, I'm so very sorry."

Profound relief washed over me at his words. He wasn't being unreasonable, at least. That was all I had really hoped for.

the paperwork on his desk. "Thank you for sharing your story," he said quietly. "I'll... I'll investigate the matter and

my head. I stood, picking my bag up off of the floor. My decision had already been made; I

just taught me that for now, my place was at home in Mountainview, with my

said stiffly, "I can't continue to work in an environment with someone like Mila, and besides, my wife is pregnant.

profound sorrow etched across his features. It was clear that he didn't want me to go,

"You could have been a great asset to this

sting in my eyes

from the future of my career; for

felt endless, and now I was stuck here in this city, just yearning for home. I needed a stiff drink and some time to process before returning home to

bar sat nearly empty save a few other early afternoon patrons perched

Perfect.

and ordered a double bourbon, neat. The bartender placed the glass down without a word. I swirled the caramel liquid