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

me. How long do you think it will

Timothy smirked. “Fair point.”

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before setting his mug on the coffee table.

be interested in doing for our little

emerged from her room, her eyes lighting up when she spotted Timothy. “Well, well, look who’s

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

a mischievous glint in her eyes. “Good!

good- natured grin. “Honestly, I’m up for anything. What do you

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

surprise, a faint chuckle escaping his lips.

roller rink. While I appreciated Aria’s enthusiasm, the idea of skating filled me with a mix of excitement and nervousness. I had never been particularly skilled on skates, and

gaze to me, a playful glint in his eyes. “What do you

decline without making a fool of

2/5

“Don’t worry about it, Evie. Roller

“No pressure, Evie. We can always try wing else if it’s not your

theaged me playfully. “Oh, she just needs to try new things. Come

curiosity. hach fine. But don’t laugh too hard

With

We’ll be right

to leave for the roller rink,

tement mixed with nervousness.

began, his hazel eyes warm and curious.

about your salsa legacy.”

caught off guard by the redirection. “M–My salsa

her eyes. “Come on,

way back in college, and I was kurdly good.” Timothy tilted his head curiously. “Regardless, it

You must have been

the subject,” I groaned,

me with

ut these college years.”

up, her smile widening as she leaned forward. “Oh, you want to hear college escapades, huh? Well, let me tell

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