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.

what, Penny? You’re right. Maybe this is an opportunity to clear the air and

thumbs tapped against

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

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

“Keep it casual, you two. The more comfortable you

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

a mixture of nervousness and excitement churn within me. The spotlight wasn’t my usual place, but if this was a chance

drive home was quiet, allowing me some time to mull over the upcoming interview. When I

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

intrigued. “Blowing up? In

likes, shares, and comments are through the roof.

dogs could create such a buzz?” Inside the apartment. Aria heated up

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been filled by coffee and

at the dining table, savoring each bite. Aria was stills scrolling through, grinning and liking the occasional comment. I suspected that those

stew before slipping my spoon back in the bowl. I reached out my hand and tapped the table,

some news.

perked up. “News?

heart racing a bit. “Timothy scored an

“Carl Plunk,” I answered.

That’s massive,

my stomach to twist and churn. “Yeah, and here’s. the kicker – I have to be

excitement. “Wow, Evie, this is your chance to tell your

forefront. “I suppose so. But

should be used to the exposure by

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

all over us.

energetic. I was more of a cat

in a fluffy towel, I was already looking

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tied by hair in a bun before draping

and started warming up some hot water. Aria was

my head. “Your fingers going to fall off eventually,” I said, grabbing a tea bag from