The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 78

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

you get more action than me. How long do you think it

Timothy smirked. “Fair point.”

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Timothy finished up his tea before setting his mug

doing for our little adventure?” He shrugged. “I’m

if on cue, Aria emerged from her room, her eyes lighting up

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

in her eyes. “Good! So,

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

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? It should be right

in surprise, a faint chuckle escaping his lips. “The roller rink?” Aria

I appreciated Aria’s enthusiasm, the idea of skating filled me with a mix

a playful glint in his eyes. “What

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

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immediate. “Don’t worry about it, Evie. Roller

his voice reassuring. “No pressure, Evie. We can always

to try new things. Come on, Evie. Be a

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

With

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

the roller rink, I couldn’t help but feel a flutter

tement mixed with nervousness.

his hazel eyes warm and curious. “When were you going to

about your salsa legacy.”

caught off guard by the redirection. “M–My

eyes. “Come on, Evie. Stop being modest about those dance moves of

college, and I was kurdly good.” Timothy tilted his head

dancing. You must have been pretty

I groaned, covering

said, turning to me with a cheeky

ut these college years.”

as she leaned forward. “Oh, you want to hear college escapades, huh? Well, let me

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