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

Her thumbs tapped against the screen rapidly and

in two days, so prepare accordingly.

well though, chuckling softly. “Well, I guess I better get my best suit pressed in the

“Keep it casual,

a chance to reshape people’s perception of me? To show them that my relationship with Timothy didn’t go beyond mere

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 chance to speak

me some time to mull over the upcoming interview. When I finally

burst. “You won’t believe this, Evie. The posts about the dog

intrigued. “Blowing up? In a

likes, shares, and comments are through the roof. It’s like we’ve

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

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only been filled by coffee and ice

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

more sip of the chunky stew before slipping my spoon back in the bowl. I reached out

some news.

up. “News? Do

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

my stomach to twist and churn. “Yeah, and here’s. the kicker

this is your chance to tell your side of

my apprehension coming to the forefront. “I suppose so. But it also means

waved it off and blew a raspberry. “You should be used to the exposure by now! This

Those dogs, while cute and full of excitement, were a chore to clean up. Many of them

all over us.

couldn’t imagine how Timothy kept his apartment so clean with Duke being so energetic. I was more

of the bathroom, wrapped in a fluffy towel, I was already looking forward to slipping into my cozy pajamas and

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and tied by hair in a bun before draping a

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

“Your fingers going to fall off eventually,” I said, grabbing a tea bag from the box on the