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

Timothy smirked. “Fair point.”

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tea before setting his mug on the

doing for our little adventure?” He

emerged from her room, her eyes lighting up when she spotted Timothy.

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

glint in her eyes. “Good! So, Timothy, what do you

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

in thought. “Well, we could go to the park, have a movie night, or- “She was interrupted by a sudden thought, her

eyebrows lift in surprise, a faint chuckle escaping his lips. “The roller rink?” Aria nodded enthusiastically. “Yep!

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

his eyes. “What

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

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it, Evie. Roller skating is all

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

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

a mixture of apprehension and curiosity. hach fine. But don’t laugh too hard if I end up on the

With

We’ll be

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

tement mixed with nervousness.

eyes warm and curious. “When were

about your salsa legacy.”

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

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

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

You

groaned, covering my face

Timothy said, turning to me with a cheeky grin. “Aria, tell

ut these college years.”

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