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.

this is an opportunity

Her thumbs tapped against the screen rapidly and her

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

two days?!?” Timothy took this pretty well though, chuckling softly. “Well, I guess I better

Penny waved her hand quickly. “Keep it casual, you two. The more comfortable

the air as we left the park soon after. Could this truly be a chance to reshape people’s perception of me? To show them that

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

time to mull over the upcoming interview. When I finally

burst. “You won’t believe this, Evie.

an eyebrow, intrigued. “Blowing up? In a good

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

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

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rumbled in response, having only been filled by coffee

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

the bowl. I reached out my hand and tapped the table,

some news.

perked up. “News? Do

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

“Carl Plunk,” I answered.

Plunk! That’s

churn. “Yeah, and here’s. the kicker – I have

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

the forefront. “I suppose

waved it off and blew a raspberry. “You should be used to the

water soothing my tired muscles. Those dogs, while cute and full of excitement, were a chore to clean up. Many of them were leaping in and out of the tubs, shaking off excess water, and

all over us.

energetic. I was more of a cat person, energy–wise.

bathroom, wrapped in a fluffy towel, I was already looking

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tied by hair in a bun before

warming up some hot water. Aria was on

my head. “Your fingers going to fall off eventually,” I said,