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.

an opportunity to clear the air

phone. Her thumbs tapped against the screen rapidly and

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

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

casual, you two. The more comfortable you are, the smoother things will

left the park soon after. Could this truly be a chance to

mixture of 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 willing to step

mull over the upcoming interview. When I finally pulled into the apartment complex. I

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

raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “Blowing

infectious. “Oh, definitely. The number of likes, shares, and comments are

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

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filled by coffee and ice cream

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

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

some news.

up. “News?

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

“Carl Plunk,” I answered.

Plunk! That’s massive,

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

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

suppose

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

while cute and full of excitement, were a

all over us.

his apartment so clean with Duke being so energetic. I was more of a cat person, energy–wise. I was

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

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by hair in a

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

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