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.

Maybe this is an opportunity to clear the air

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

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

cream. “Only two days?!?” Timothy took this pretty well

casual,

in 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

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

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

that was when she burst. “You won’t believe this, Evie. The posts

eyebrow, intrigued. “Blowing

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

feeling a swell of pride. “Well, who knew washing dogs could create such a

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response, having only been filled by coffee and

and liking the occasional comment. I suspected that those photos would attract quite the

my spoon back in the bowl. I reached out my hand and tapped the table, drawing Aria’s attention.

some news.

up. “News?

my heart racing a bit. “Timothy scored an exclusive interview recently.” Aria’s eyes widened in

“Carl Plunk,” I answered.

That’s massive,

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

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

sighed, my apprehension coming to the forefront. “I suppose so. But it

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

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

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

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and tied by hair in a bun before draping a warm robe over my

up some hot water. Aria was on the couch, still in her day clothes, as

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