The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 107

The echoes of the police station’s walls seemed to linger in my mind as I left, the weight of Bruce’s

escape still heavy on my shoulders. After the chaos at the law firm and my encounter with Timothy, I was eager to leave it all behind and return to the comfort of my own home.

As I stepped out of the station, the cool evening air was a welcome relief, but I was far from prepared for what awaited me.

I had barely taken a few steps when I heard my name being called from behind. I turned, only to find a group of people rushing toward me. They wore eager smiles and carried cameras and microphones.

“Evie! Over here, Evie!” one of them shouted, thrusting a phone in my face.

I blinked, my heart racing. I started backing away, having had enough of my share of paparazzi run ins.

“You and Timothy are so inspirational!” one of the young girls squealed, her wide smile exposing neon braces on her teeth.

I ducked my head, my brow furrowing in confusion. “I’m sorry, but I think you have the wrong person. I don’t know who you’re talking about.”

The group exchanged knowing glances, and the girl laughed nervously. “Come on, Evie, don’t be shy. We’re the TEVIE fan club, dedicated to spreading the love between you and Timothy.”

My heart sank as I realized what was happening. It never ends with these people.

“I appreciate your support, but there’s nothing romantic between Timothy and me,” I said, my voice firm. That statement had become my motto lately.

The girls didn’t seem convinced. They continued to barrage me with questions, pushing phones in my face, They were just as persistent as the tabloids.

I tried to back away, but they closed in, their excitement bordering on fanaticism. “Tell us, Evie, how did you feel when Timothy saved you from Bruce? Was it a magical moment?”

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Chapter 107

I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. “No. It wasn’t like that between us, girls, really.

The disappointment on their faces was painful to watch, and I averted my gaze as their wide eyes became glossy. I felt like I was letting them down by not conforming to their fantasy.

make my escape, one of them stepped

Timothy would

à try?”

Why not give it

life is my own. business,” I said firmly. “I don’t owe anyone an

of fans. I hurriedly walked away, my heart still racing. It was disturbing how people could create

feel a sense of relief. The relentless

out my phone, quickly dialing Penny’s number. She was my guide, the one person I could turn to with all the

phone rang several times before Penny’s familiar voice filled my ear. “Hey, Evie,

“Penny, it’s been crazy out here. Can you let me in on what

I could almost picture Penny scrolling through her phone. “Well, they’re officially calling you and Timothy a couple,” she replied. “It’s all

Love in the

my personal life had been turned into a soap opera for the world to watch. “Penny, you know this isn’t true, right? Timothy and I are

voice held a note of amusement. “Evie, don’t

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and right now, you and Timothy are the hottest couple in town. Everyone is falling in love with

a hand to my forehead, feeling the migraine set in. The narrative had. spun completely out of control, and

I have to set

could respond, frustration boiled over, and I shouted, “We’re not dating! Then, I hung up

the growing misconceptions. I couldn’t bear the thought of people believing a false narrative about my

racing and my cheeks flushed, I took off at

street.

the streets, I couldn’t help but notice the transformation. that had taken place. Posters and displays adorned storefronts, lampposts, and bulletin boards. My heart sank as I realized what

had taken it upon themselves to create a

disbelief. Someone had photoshopped our faces together, creating an image of what they believed

by, and one of them pointed at the display.

embarrassment and annoyance wash over me.

far.