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

him. “Hey, you get more action than me. How long do you

Timothy smirked. “Fair point.”

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tea before setting his mug on the coffee table. I lick my lips, savoring the taste of honey lavender

be interested in doing for our little adventure?” He shrugged.

her eyes lighting up

stood up and offered Aria a friendly hug. “Hey, Aria.

eyes. “Good! So,

with a good- natured grin. “Honestly, I’m

her 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,

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

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

glint in his eyes. “What do you say, Evie? Ready to show us your skating

for a way to gracefully decline without making a fool of myself.

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Evie. Roller

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

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

fine. But don’t laugh too hard if I end up on

With

grin widened. “Deal. We’ll be right

leave for the roller rink,

tement mixed with nervousness.

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

about your salsa legacy.”

guard by

mischievous glint in her eyes. “Come on, Evie.

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

attempt salsa dancing. You must have

the subject,” I groaned, covering my face with

said, turning to me with a cheeky

ut these college years.”

“Oh, you want to hear college escapades, huh? Well, let me tell you, they

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