The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 52

Her words caught me off guard, and I realized that there was more to Linda and Timothy’s relationship than I had initially thought. The shock of the revelation left me momentarily speechless.

“I–I didn’t know that Timothy was seeing someone,” I finally managed to say, my voice slightly shaky.

Linda looked a bit surprised at my response. “Oh, I’m sorry. We haven’t been together for very long, and we’ve been keeping it low–key.”

“No, it’s okay. I’m just surprised,” I replied, trying to compose myself.

Linda smiled warmly. “Thank you for understanding. People are usually territorial when it comes to Timothy.”

I shook my head, trying to dispel any misunderstandings as well as the shock that still lingered. “No, we’re just neighbors.”

Linda looked at me with a sympathetic smile. “Oh, good. We wanted to keep it private for a while. We met on a social networking site and have been seeing each other for a few months now.”

Hearing that they had been physically involved for months felt like a punch to the gut. A part of me felt envious of Linda, as much as that emotion stung. Another part of me also wondered how long Linda would last, considering Timothy’s track record.

I had always doubted that Timothy had truly changed from his player ways, but this was a shocking confirmation. Everything that had happened between us seemed like a foolish dream. One where he waxed about how sorry he was and how much he cared about me.

I had wanted to care too, but reality had its way of shattering expectations. If only I had kept my distance, the way I had planned to from the start. Yet I couldn’t get those striking eyes, the warmth of his touch, nor tenderness of his words out of my mind.

As we continued to talk, Linda expressed how much Timothy meant to her, and I couldn’t help but see the genuine affection in her eyes. It was clear that their connection ran deep, and that unsettled me. Still, Linda’s warmth and kindness.

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were undeniable, and I found myself opening up to her.

It felt strange discussing him with his current lover, but Linda was understanding and genuinely interested in knowing more about his past.

“So, you’re Timothy’s lawyer?” Linda asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.

am. It’s a long story, but we’ve known each

more. “High school? That’s quite a connection. Tell

vague as

shoulders and gave me

I winced. “N–No. Homework.”

bored of our past, then took another sip of

I continued, oddly feeling compelled to entice her more, “We went our separate

“But fate. has a funny way of bringing people back together,

“It does ndeed. It

an

I trailed off, my eyes searching the room as if a sly explanation

have seen a lot of changes

aine.

mix of emotions washing over me. “He has changed, no doubt about it.

hand on my shoulder. “Change takes time, and people an grow in unexpected ways. If he’s with you now,

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friendship, right?”

couldn’t deny the sincerity in her voice. “You’re right. He has been kind and caring, and

She seemed like a sweet woman, but I couldn’t shake the idea that Timothy had kept her on the back- burner

you, Evie. I feel lucky to have him in

uncomfortable. Linda had her eyes trained on the glass in her hands, watching the water as it trembled under her clutch. Suddenly, she looked over at

you come over for dinner at my place?” she asked

rapidly, taken back by the offer.

to know each other a bit more. I might be seeing you more often,

my jaw. She seemed heavily interested in getting information about me, and I wouldn’t

“I’d love

the ding of the elevator bell. Linda’s ears perked at the tell–tale slid of the doors and suddenly her interest was

cup into my hands. She then took a pen out of her

get out my shock before she was

talking to you though, Evie!” she said quickly, swinging the door

me farewell and left my apartment, a sense of