The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 106

The buzz surrounding Timothy’s heroic rescue had taken over the office like wildfire, and it was grating on my nerves. The other employees, who had been. reserved to talking about me behind my back, were now being upfront about their speculations.

Returning to work at the law firm after the tumultuous events involving Bruce was something of a relief, a way to regain a semblance of normalcy. I was starting to regret that decision.

My irritation reached a boiling point as a constant stream of female colleagues gathered at my desk,

their faces glowing with excitement and curiosity. It was like I was the star of some romantic drama, and they couldn’t wait to hear all the juicy details.

“Evie, tell us everything!” gushed Lisa, a paralegal from the adjacent cubicle, her eyes wide with excitement,

“Yeah, Evie, what’s it like to be rescued by the love of your life?” added Emily, another co–worker, who had always been a bit too invested in my personal life.

My cheeks flushed with embarrassment, and I felt like I was caught in a whirlwind. of gossip that I couldn’t escape. “It’s not like that,” I insisted.

But it seemed that my denial only fueled their speculation. They exchanged knowing glances, and Lisa nudged me playfully. “Come on, Evie, we’ve seen the way you two look at each other.”

The women continued to press, asking questions about Timothy’s heroics and the supposed undeniable chemistry between us. I rolled my eyes, feeling more exasperated by the minute.

As the day wore on, I found it increasingly difficult to concentrate on my work. The constant–attention was grating on my nerves, and I longed for the days when I could come to work without being the center of a romantic spectacle. It wasn’t that I didn’t appreciate Timothy’s help–he had been at the right place at the right time. –but I was fighting to detach myself from him, and it was an endless struggle.

“Listen, ladies,” I began, “It was just business between us. I appreciate his help, but there’s nothing romantic going on between us.”

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They exchanged glances, and this time, they seemed to comprehend the seriousness of my tone. In their defense, Timothy’s interview that morning had portrayed a man deeply caring and concerned for me.

volume low and the brightness setting at a minimum, but I saw his face on the screen regardless. It had been an impromptu interview, and he lookedi slightly worn out compared to his usual

while flipping through. channels, but I could see the hesitation in her movements when she turned

smitten with you in the interview,” another colleague chimed

leaned back in my chair, frustration mounting. “Appearances can be deceiving.” I muttered, not bothering

Timothy and the nature of our connection. This was somehow worse, having them analyze my nonexistent relationship with Timothy from a place of interest rather than jealousy. The prying eyes and probing questions would

cell phone rang, its shrill ringtone slicing through the chatter. I excused myself from the crowd, relieved

the seclusion of the hallway, I took my phone out and answered the call.

Evie Sinclair?” a deep, authoritative voice asked. “Yes, it’s me.

Officer Stevens from the police station,” he replied. “I need you

raced as the mention of Bruce’s name sent shivers down my

Stevens said gravely. “We need you to come down here as

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phone closer,

flatly. “We returned to his hospital room and found

around. The hall was empty. Only the hum of the vending machine filled the silent

the officer spoke up. “We would like you to come down

I told him, and

adrenaline pumping through my veins. Bruce was supposed to be locked up in the hospital, and he was definitely in no condition.

to grab my purse from the office before rushing out the door. The police station was a short drive away, but every second felt

scene of controlled chaos. Officers were buzzing around, talking urgently into phones,

thanks for coming so quickly,” he said, leading me to a small, dimly lit room. “We have some

my chest. What had Bruce

grainy video feed filled the screen. It showed the entrance of the hospital where Bruce had been held. My

like the man I had once known. Two

this happen?” I asked, my