The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 86

We waited with bated breath as Penny skidded to a stop beside the benches. She leaned over and put her hands on her knees as she panted.

“Breathe, Penny!” I said, moving toward her. I offered my arm for Penny to rest on as I carried her to the seat. Penny plopped down and gasped.

“Timothy just scored an exclusive interview with none other than Carl Plunk!” she said all at once. My eyes widened in disbelief. “THE Carl Plunk? The famous reporter?”

Penny nodded with a grimace, holding her sides as she took a deep breath. “Yep, that’s the one. He’s interested in diving into Timothy’s story a bit more.”

I exchanged a surprised glance with Timothy, who seemed to be taking in the news. with a mix of pride and uncertainty. “That’s quite something,” he admitted.

Penny nodded. “Yeah. He said you deserved to have your story heard and spread to the masses, something about forming a redemption arc for you!”

Timothy set his empty cup of ice cream on the table and ran a hand through his hair.

I leaned in with curiosity. “Is there a catch to all this? I feel like there’s more.”

Penny’s grin turned sly. “Evie, you have to be there too.”

My heart skipped a beat as their eyes turned toward me. “Me?

Why do I have to be there?” Penny’s tone was reassuring as she explained. “Carl Plunk wants to hear both sides of the story –

yours as Timothy’s lawyer and, well, as his rumored love interest.”

I nearly choked on my ice cream, my cheeks turning crimson. “Rumored love interest? Seriously?” Penny’s gaze softened. “Think about it, Evie. This is a chance to tell your side of the story, to show how you’ve been a influential presence in Timothy’s journey.”

Timothy’s voice was gentle as he chimed in. “Evie, your perspective is just as important as mine. This could be an opportunity to share your side of it too, like Penny said.”

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I met his gaze, catching the sincerity behind his words. After a brief moment of contemplation, I nodded.

Penny? You’re right. Maybe this is an opportunity to clear the air and let people see the

spirit!” Penny cheered, grabbing her phone. Her thumbs tapped against the screen rapidly

the interview will take place in two days, so prepare accordingly. He’ll be

ice cream. “Only two days?!?” Timothy took this pretty well though, chuckling softly. “Well, I guess I better get my best suit pressed

tie!” Penny waved her hand quickly. “Keep it casual, you two. The more

words lingered in the air as we left the park soon after. Could this truly be a chance to reshape

the interview set for two days from now, I felt a mixture of nervousness and excitement churn within me. The spotlight wasn’t my usual place, but if this was a

allowing me some time to mull over the upcoming interview. When I finally pulled into the apartment complex. I noticed

and stepped out, that was when she burst. “You won’t believe this, Evie. The posts about the dog washing

eyebrow, intrigued. “Blowing up? In a

and comments are through the roof.

dogs could create such a buzz?” Inside the apartment. Aria heated up some leftover beef stew.

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been filled

scrolling through, grinning and liking the occasional

in the bowl. I reached out my hand and tapped the table, drawing Aria’s attention.

some news.

perked up. “News? Do

breath, my heart racing a bit. “Timothy scored an exclusive interview recently.” Aria’s eyes widened in astonishment. “An exclusive interview? With

“Carl Plunk,” I answered.

That’s

“Yeah, and

excitement. “Wow, Evie, this is your

sighed, my apprehension coming to the forefront. “I suppose so.

be used

and full of excitement, were a chore to clean up. Many of

all over us.

Duke being so energetic. I was more of a cat person, energy–wise. I was never able to own one,

was already looking forward to slipping into my cozy pajamas and

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tied by hair in a

warming up some hot water. Aria was on the couch,

fall off eventually,” I said, grabbing a