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 let people

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

days, so prepare accordingly. He’ll be sending me

“Only two days?!?” Timothy took this pretty well though,

hand quickly. “Keep it casual, you two. The more comfortable you are,

the air as we left the park soon after. Could this truly be a chance to reshape people’s perception

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

quiet, allowing me some time to mull over the upcoming interview. When I finally pulled into the apartment complex. I noticed Aria engrossed in her

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

intrigued. “Blowing up? In a

definitely. The number of likes, shares, and comments are

“Well, who knew washing dogs could create such a buzz?” Inside the

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only been filled by coffee and

bite. Aria was stills scrolling through, grinning and liking the occasional comment.

back in the bowl. I reached out my hand and tapped the

some news.

perked up.

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

“Carl Plunk,” I answered.

That’s

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

up with excitement. “Wow, Evie, this is your chance to

“I suppose so.

blew a raspberry. “You should be used to the exposure by now! This is so

were a chore to clean up. Many of them were leaping in and out of the

all over us.

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

wrapped in a fluffy towel, I was already looking forward to slipping into my cozy pajamas and curling up in bed. I threw on

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a bun before

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