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

grabbing her phone. Her thumbs tapped against the screen rapidly

take place in two days, so prepare accordingly. He’ll

took this pretty well though, chuckling softly. “Well,

quickly. “Keep it casual, you

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

spotlight wasn’t my usual place, but if this was a chance to speak my truth, then I was willing to

upcoming interview. When I finally pulled into the apartment complex. I noticed Aria engrossed

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

intrigued. “Blowing up?

number of likes, shares, and comments are

pride. “Well, who knew washing dogs could create such a buzz?” Inside the apartment. Aria heated up some

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only been filled by coffee and ice cream

each bite. Aria was stills scrolling through, grinning and liking the occasional comment. I suspected that those photos would attract quite the following on

spoon back in the bowl. I reached out my hand

some news.

perked up.

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

“Carl Plunk,” I answered.

Plunk! That’s massive,

causing my stomach to twist and churn. “Yeah,

lit up with excitement. “Wow, Evie, this is your chance to tell your side of

to the forefront. “I suppose so. But

a raspberry. “You should be used to the exposure by

the warm water soothing my tired muscles. Those dogs, while cute and full of excitement, were a chore to clean

all over us.

how Timothy kept his apartment so clean with Duke being so energetic. I was more of a cat person, energy–wise. I was never able to own

I was already looking forward to slipping

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and tied by hair in a bun before draping a

Aria was on the couch, still in her day clothes,

eventually,” I said, grabbing a tea bag from the box