The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 66

The soothing hum of the air conditioning blended seamlessly with the soft tapping of keyboards around me as I sat at my desk in the law firm’s office. The usual tasks of legal research and document preparation filled my day, but there was a subtle shift in the air. The fervor surrounding my place in the firm had begun to dissipate, leaving room for a new current to take its place.

With a quiet sigh, I leaned back in my chair and allowed myself a moment of respite. The past weeks had been a rollercoaster of emotions, but working was a helpful distraction. The dust was settling.

Pulling out my phone, I opened a social media app and began scrolling through my feed. What I saw took me by surprise a cascade of photoshopped images featuring Timothy and me, plastered all over the internet. Each image portrayed us in various scenarios, from romantic walks on the beach to playful moments in the park.

The hashtag #Tevie had taken hold, uniting fans in a digital symphony of support.

I couldn’t help but be both touched and astounded by the outpouring of affection. It was a testament to the power of fandom. The images were creative and varied, each one telling a story that transcended the chaos.

The captions accompanying the images were filled with words of encouragement. and well wishes, tagged with the hashtag #TEVIE.

As I continued to browse, I stumbled upon a particularly endearing image. This one was one of the only real ones in a sea of faked images. In it, Timothy and I are laughing together in the courtroom, right after our win.

With a contented sigh, I closed the app and returned to my work, but the images. and the hashtag lingered in my thoughts.

The day passed in a blur of activity, and as the sun began its descent toward the horizon, I found myself completing my last tasks for the day. Packing up my belongings, I made my way to the exit, my thoughts still tethered to the digital tapestry of support that had been woven around us.

The city streets were bustling with the energy of the evening rush as I made my way home. The glow of the city lights cast a soft radiance over the streets, emitting neon pinks and blues.

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My trance was interrupted when a woman’s voice called out to me, pulling me from my reverie.

“Scuse me, miss? Spare some change, would ya?” The voice was low and gritty as it emerged from the shadows. A cupped hand reached out to me from below and I met a pair of sad, gray eyes.

The woman was huddled against the brick wall, her face worn and weathered. Her eyes held a plea for assistance, and my heart went out to her. My hand instinctively reached into my bag, searching for some cash to give her.

“I’m so sorry, but I don’t have any cash on me right now,” I replied, my voice tinged with regret.

The woman’s shoulders slumped, her disappointment evident. “Ah, it’s alright. Thanks anyway.”

I couldn’t shake the feeling of compassion that welled up within me. It was a bitter cold night, and the thought of this woman braving the elements with nowhere to turn struck a chord.

In a moment of spontaneity, I found myself saying, “How about I treat you to dinner instead? There’s a nearby diner where we can sit and have a warm meal.”

The woman’s eyes widened with surprise, her lips parting in disbelief. “Really? You’d do that for me?”

of my lips. “Of course. No one

corner. We settled into a cozy booth, the warm interior a stark contrast to the chilly air outside. As we perused the menu, the woman introduced herself as Maria. Her voice held a mix of weariness and resilience, and I couldn’t help but feel a sense

didn’t have to do this,” she said, fiddling

waved off her concern.

brightened, and a genuine smile spread across her face. “Sounds weird, but I have a taste for

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our conversation flowing naturally as if we were old friends catching up. The diner’s cheerful atmosphere seemed to wrap around us. I had forgotten what it was like

the food arrived stacks of fluffy pancakes, crispy bacon, and perfectly scrambled eggs – I took a moment to look at the woman across from me. She appeared more at ease, her shoulders

Maria admitted, her gaze distant as

and placed my hand on hers, offering a gesture of comfort. “Life has a way of throwing curveballs,

nice. A warm meal and

that reminds me

her words. “You deserve so much

did you wind

I

of a piece of bacon and popped it into her mouth, not bothering with the fact that the grease was dripping onto her gloves. “Eh, mishandled finances, unexpected medical

next. Instead, I poured more syrup on my pancakes, hoping they’d gain enough moisture to go down easy. This was a nice diner overall, but the food

the food was restoring her youth. As she wiped her mouth on a napkin, a smear of brown and pink was left

pretty little face

and I felt the blush heat

seen me? Was my face just being

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the hockey club,” I told her. Maria

a glint of intrigue in

confided in her. “Was, but yes. It’s been…

about your relationship with ‘em?

things. Timothy and I have a professional

eyes

for a moment,

to be honest. “He’s dealing with his own

words were laced with empathy. “It sounds like care about

unspoken emotions. “I do. But sometimes, caring can be… complicated

something in her pocket. She’d been doing

you