The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 78

There was a moment of silence, then Penny’s voice filled the line, brimming with anticipation. And?”

I took a deep breath, my fingers tightening around the phone. “I’ve decided to accept your offer.”

The knock on the apartment door echoed through the living room, interrupting the quiet evening that had settled in. I glanced up from the book I was engrossed in, my curiosity piqued.

I set the book aside and padded to the door, my heart pounding with anticipation.

As I swung open the door, a surprised gasp escaped my lips. Timothy stood on the other side, a warm smile curving his lips. His hazel eyes sparkled with an inviting warmth that made my heart skip a beat.

“Hey, Evie,” he greeted, his voice a soothing melody. “I hope I’m not interrupting anything.” A wave of relief washed over me, quickly followed by a surge of delight. “No, not at all,” I replied, almost stumbling over my words. “Come on in.”

Timothy took a sip of his tea. “Actually, I wanted to check if the offer still stands. You know, about hanging out with you and Aria?”

I blinked sheepishly. “Oh, right! Sorry for not following up on that.”

He chuckled. “No worries. How’s your week been?”

I bit my lip. My week had been fine until his gift went missing. It wasn’t sure how much it cost, but if it was truly gone, he probably didn’t want to hear that.

“Eh, same as before. Just a lot of case work and coffee,” I said instead.

He nodded, taking another gulp of tea. He was already halfway done with his cup, like the heat didn’t bother him at all. “We all have our slow weeks.”

“You do?” I quirked an eyebrow. “I didn’t know hockey could get slow.”

“The training days are,” he said lightly, leaning back on the couch. “After the rush of a game, drills almost feel tedious.”

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Chapter 78

action than me. How long do you think it will be before

Timothy smirked. “Fair point.”

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spent in a pleasant silence. Timothy finished up his tea before setting his mug on the coffee table. I lick my lips, savoring the taste of honey lavender before I

be interested in doing for our little adventure?” He shrugged. “I’m up for whatever

room, her eyes lighting up

a friendly hug. “Hey, Aria. I’m finally taking your up on that

a mischievous glint in her eyes. “Good! So, Timothy, what

expression mirrored her playfulness, and he shrugged with a good- natured grin. “Honestly,

chin in thought. “Well, we could go to the park, have a movie night, or- “She was interrupted by a sudden thought, her eyes lighting up. “Oh, I know! How about the roller rink? You’re used to being on skates, right?

in surprise, a faint chuckle escaping his lips. “The roller rink?” Aria nodded enthusiastically. “Yep! And Evie, you’re

Aria’s enthusiasm, the idea of skating filled me with a mix of excitement and nervousness. I had never

glint in his eyes. “What do

my mind racing for a way to gracefully decline without making a fool of myself. “You know, I’m not really much of a skater.

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“Don’t worry about it, Evie. Roller skating is all waving fun, not being an

pressure, Evie. We can always try wing else if it’s not your

she just needs to try new

a mixture of apprehension and curiosity. hach fine. But don’t laugh too hard if

With

grin widened. “Deal. We’ll be right there with

roller rink, I couldn’t help but feel a

tement mixed with nervousness.

his hazel eyes warm and curious. “When

about your salsa legacy.”

off guard by the redirection.

snorted, a mischievous glint in her eyes. “Come on, Evie. Stop being modest about those

blush rise to my cheeks. “That was way back in college, and I was kurdly good.” Timothy

attempt salsa dancing. You

the subject,” I groaned,

with a cheeky grin. “Aria,

ut these college years.”

“Oh, you want to hear college escapades,