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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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.

tried to make my escape, one of them stepped in front of me,

you and Timothy would

à try?”

Why not give it

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

walked away, my heart still racing. It was disturbing how people could create a narrative about your life, whether you wanted it

chaotic streets behind and slipped into a narrow, dimly lit alleyway, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of relief. The relentless attention from the TEVIE fan club and

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

times before Penny’s familiar voice filled my ear. “Hey,

at hearing her friendly voice. “Penny, it’s been crazy out here. Can you let me in on

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

Love in

life had been turned into a soap opera for

“Evie, don’t you

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

to set things straight,” I said

respond, frustration boiled over, and I shouted,

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

racing and my cheeks flushed, I

street.

taken place. Posters and displays adorned storefronts, lampposts, and bulletin boards. My heart sank as I realized what

it upon themselves to create a shrine of sorts,

stopped in front of one such display, my eyes widening in disbelief. Someone had photoshopped our faces together, creating an image of what they believed was the perfect couple. Beneath the image, a sign proclaimed Timothy as a hero, with hearts and exclamation

teenagers passed by, and one of them pointed at the

annoyance wash over me. This had

far.