The Hockey Star’s Remorse
Chapter 30
Chapter 30
Timothy’s jaw tightened, his disappointment evident. “I understand. I just… I care about you, and seeing you in so much stress, it’s hard not to want to help. But I’ll back off.”
As I looked into his eyes, I saw a warmth and affection that made my heart ache. “I’m sorry, Timothy,” I said, my voice trembling with sincerity. “I should have been more open about that with you. I appreciate your care, though. Really.”
Timothy’s shoulders relaxed, and a small smile tugged at the corner of his lips. “It’s no problem at all.”
The tension slowly began to ebb away, and we found ourselves sharing a genuine, if somewhat bittersweet, moment. But I knew that it was time to go. The encounter had left me emotionally drained, and I needed some space to gather my thoughts.
“I should head home,” I finally said, rising from my seat. “It’s been a long day.”
Timothy nodded, his eyes filled with understanding. “Of course, Evie. But at least let me walk you home. It’s getting late, and I want to make sure you get there safely.”
I hesitated for a moment, torn between my desire for some time alone and my awareness of the concern in Timothy’s eyes. In the end, I agreed, not wanting to hurt him any further.
“All right,” I said, “but you don’t have to. I can manage on my own.”
He rose from his seat and picked up the basket of supplies, his gaze never leaving mine. “I know you can, but I want to. It’s the least I can do after all this.”
My head was spinning by the time I got home. I spent most of the walk with. Timothy trying to imagine all the different scenarios that could have come out of it had I said “yes“. My body was still hot from his touch.
By the time I reached my apartment entryway, it didn’t take long for me to spot. the reporters at my doorstep. They were still camped out, tents and all. I took a deep breath, recalling all the cameras and microphones that had been shoved in my face on the way out
Need Top Metal Stamping? Get a 10% Discount (Start Now)
A
Chapter 30
My phone chimed and buzzed in my pocket. The screen lit up as I pulled it out and I squinted at the bright screen.
you, Coco. There’s
tall buildings surrounding me. I shifted my focus
familiar. However, they had certainly
with the camera was rushing over, waving his notebook. “Where were
head from them as I ducked through the crowd, not caring who I bumped into. I stepped on a few toes and elbowed a few
coy, Evie!” Another blinding flash. More scribbling. “Have you two made up? Did you forgive
hands patting my back, begging for attention, but I shimmied away. Before they could pester me some more, I slammed the door in
voice behind me, and I turned wearily to see who it
of them made my worries slip
didn’t think I’d see you so soon!”
“Good to see you again, Evie! I see you’ve already gotten your fame and fortune since we last
me,” I told them. Aria patted the space between them for me to sit and I obliged. She
said Aria, and she gave my
2/4
Get a 10% Discount (Start Now)
A
Chapter 30
cup of what looked like some of the lemonade from the
will surely tarnish my reputation. It’s not like I’m some pop star that can get a few
from his cup, then placed it back on the table. When he saw me hunch over, he scooted closer and started smoothing the hair away from my
his reputation in the long run
turned her laptop around and placed it on my lap. There was a large, L–shaped sofa on the screen that came in
for?” I asked, scrolling down to see the other
his wrist. “We figured it wouldn’t hurt
a look and she simply
and I didn’t want to risk losing the comfort of the one we had. It was a modular style couch, colored a nice salmon and decorated
They gave me some expectant glances and
to ponder over it all. With them browsing through the catalog, discussing various furniture options, I thought of the
[HOT]Read novel The Hockey Star’s Remorse Chapter 30
Novel The Hockey Star’s Remorse has been published to Chapter 30 with new, unexpected details. It can be said that the author Riley Above Story invested in the The Hockey Star’s Remorse is too heartfelt. After reading Chapter 30, I left my sad, but gentle but very deep. Let's read now Chapter 30 and the next chapters of The Hockey Star’s Remorse series at Good Novel Online now.