The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 94

The serene ambiance of the massage center wrapped around Aria like a comforting blanket. Soft music played in the background, and the soothing scent of lavender lingered in the air. As a skilled massage therapist, Aria took pride in helping her clients find relaxation and relief from their daily stresses.

But today, even the tranquil atmosphere couldn’t fully calm the turmoil within

herself.

Evie’s words echoed in Aria’s mind as she worked her skilled hands over a client’s tense muscles. The conversation they had shared the other day weighed heavily on her heart. Timothy, the guy who had seemed so perfect, had shattered that illusion with his betrayal.

Aria couldn’t help but feel a surge of anger on behalf of Evie, even if her emotions. wanted to dismiss her claims. The rhythm of her hands faltered slightly, and Aria took a steadying breath. She had thought Timothy was different, that he was the kind of guy who wouldn’t hurt a fly, let alone someone he cared about. But now, the

image she had constructed of him had crumbled, leaving behind a bitter taste of disappointment.

As she moved to another section of her client’s back, Aria’s thoughts drifted back to Evie’s tearful confession. It wasn’t just Timothy’s actions that gnawed at her–it was the fact that Evie had been hurt so deeply. Aria had been quick to jump to conclusions, accusing Evie of harboring feelings for Timothy when all along, Evie had been grappling with her own pain.

As the massage session came to an end, Aria withdrew from her client’s side with a smile, but her thoughts were elsewhere. She retreated to the break room, where she poured herself a cup of chamomile tea and sank into a chair. Closing her eyes, she replayed her conversation with Evie in her mind, growing more regretful of her words.

Aria had always prided herself on being a loyal and understanding friend, someone who could be counted on in times of need. But in this instance, she had let her own emotions get the best of her. Evie needed her now more than ever, and Aria was determined to make things right.

As the minutes ticked by, Aria made a decision. She reached for her phone and

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determination. The call went to voicemail,

be in person,” she

her phone on the table and leaned back in her chair. The knots of tension that had been building within her began to loosen, replaced by a

call from Aria after a day’s worth of silence. I hadn’t been able to answer at the time, and I certainly didn’t have the

my

of the running water a soothing backdrop to my thoughts. The hot shower washed away the physical exhaustion, but the emotional toll still lingered. I let the water cascade over me, closing my eyes and letting the warmth

wrapped myself in a soft towel and walked into my bedroom. The evening light filtered through the curtains,

to Timothy’s betrayal. His confession still felt like a fresh wound, a knife twisting in my heart. How could he have done this to me? I had believed in him, trusted him, and he

the betrayal wasn’t the only weight on my mind. Bruce’s threats still lingered. The fear and anxiety that had become my constant

broke through the stillness. Startled, I looked towards the entrance,

the other side, concern

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she greeted softly.

had never left either of us. She walked in, her gaze

you’ve had a rough day,”

over my chest, feeling a

the edge of the bed, her eyes fixed on me. “Do you

the urge

I croaked, lifting a hand to