The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 57

As I parked my car in front of Linda’s small, unassuming home, a wave of uncertainty washed over me. Doubts crept into my mind, and I couldn’t help but question if I had made the right decision to come here tonight. My feelings for Timothy were becoming more complicated with each passing day, and I worried that spending time with Linda, his “lover“, would only exacerbate my internal struggle.

Taking a deep breath, I steeled myself and walked up to the front door. Before I could even knock, the door swung open, revealing Linda’s warm smile. “Evie!

“Linda!” I forced a smile.

“It’s so lovely to see you. Come on in. I just started dinner!”

Her welcoming words eased some of the tension in my chest, and I stepped inside, feeling grateful for her comforting presence. Hopefully, dinner would provide the solace I needed.

As I followed her into the cozy kitchen, the scent of a home–cooked meal enveloped me, evoking a sense of nostalgia and familiarity. The table was set with care, and the sight brought a small smile to my lips.

“Thank you for having me, Linda,” I said, trying to push aside my worries and focus on the present moment.

She smiled warmly, her eyes reflecting genuine kindness. “You’re always welcome here, Evie. Also, dinner’s almost done.”

As Linda bustled around the kitchen, I couldn’t help but take in my surroundings. Her home was cluttered but inviting, filled with trinkets and photographs. My eyes landed on one particular photo of Timothy, his arms wrapped around Duke as he faced away from the camera.

Their smiles were radiant and seeing Timothy so happy together made my heart. ache with a mix of emotions. There were several others like it with just Timothy in the image. Timothy playing hockey, going grocery shopping, or even brushing his teeth.

He was always facing away in the photos. They could’ve bene candid shots, but not one of them featured Linda. If I didn’t know any better, I’d say he didn’t even

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she was there half the

on the

steaming plates of flakey chicken Wellington on the table. I felt my mouth

dear. It’s one of Timothy’s

mention of Timothy took some of the pleasure out of the meal. I wanted to know more about their relationship, about the depth of their bond, but I was afraid to pry. I didn’t want to reveal the intensity of my feelings for him, especially to someone as

the flavors and textures that danced on my tongue. Linda chatted animatedly about

I couldn’t help. but wonder if he ever talked about me to Linda, if he confided in her about his life. and his hopes and

up any longer. I needed to at least ask her about how

to you about something?” I asked

eyes softened. “Of course, Evie. You can always

and Timothy met online. How long

forums. Most people don’t know this, but secretly goes on those fan pages and masks

wondered if he’d reacted to Aria on some

trying to find the right words. “I couldn’t help but notice all the photos

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you have a very special connection. How did your

met and the memories they had shared. She spoke with such passion and love, like a woman

without him,” Linda finished, her voice tinged with nostalgia. “I don’t think I’d handle a life

I was confronted with a vivid display of Linda’s love for Timothy. Every word she uttered seemed to deepen the chasm between us, and my jealousy

Evie,” Linda continued, a dreamy look in her eyes. “We’ve been through

nice,” I

behind a forced smile, but inside, I was seething. It felt like Linda was gloating about her relationship with Timothy, flaunting their connection in front

I had been living in a fantasy, believing that our bond was unique and special, only to discover that he had another person in his life who meant just as

her memories to notice my discomfort. It felt like she was rubbing salt

table. “I’m sorry, Linda. I just remembered