The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 117

The air in the parking lot behind the ice rink was frigid, biting into Timothy’s skin as he trudged towards his car. Hockey practice had been intense, and the

exhaustion gnawed at him. As he approached his car, he noticed Alex just a few feet away.

Timothy almost left it alone, but then he spotted another figure emerging from the car they were standing beside. It was one of Timothy’s teammates.

Timothy’s eyebrows knitted together in suspicion as Alex slipped some money in the younger man’s hands. The first time should have been the last time, because Alex’s deals were getting more obvious with time.

Alex, with a guilty start, looked up and caught Timothy’s gaze. His eyes widened briefly before he quickly pocketed the money. Timothy’s instincts kicked in, and he decided to approach.

The teammate had already gone by the time Timothy stode over to where Alex was standing, his anger simmering just below the surface.

“Alex,” Timothy began, his voice edged with a sharpness that cut through the chilly air. “What was that all about?”

Alex feigned innocence, his face a mask of nonchalance. “What are you talking about, Timothy?”

Timothy didn’t buy it for a second. “Don’t play dumb, Alex. I saw you. What are you up to?”

Alex sighed, a hint of frustration creeping into his demeanor. “Look, Timothy, it’s nothing. Just some personal business.”

Timothy’s patience was wearing thin, and he had no intention of letting Alex off the hook so easily. He leaned in closer, his voice low and dangerous.

“Personal business? In a dark parking lot? Money changing hands like some kind of secret deal? I’m not buying it.”

Alex shifted uncomfortably, his gaze darting around as if searching for an escape route. “Timothy, you don’t understand. It’s not what you think.”

Timothy’s anger flared, and he took a step closer, his voice a menacing whisper. “I

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suggest you start talking, Alex, because it looks like you’re involved in something shady.”

Alex hesitated for a moment, his resolve crumbling under the weight of Timothy’s anger. Finally, he spoke, his voice low and hesitant. “It doesn’t concern you.”

eyes narrowed. “Are

off Timothy’s inquiry. “You’re

man.”

wasn’t about to let Alex off the hook so easily. “Don’t play games with me, Alex. If you’re into something illegal behind

been helping out a friend with some financial stuff. It’s nothing

clenched his fists at his sides. “You’re not just risking your own career, Alex. You’re putting our entire club in jeopardy. If anyone finds out about this, it could bring down the

smirked in response. This made Timothy’s temperature rise, almost to a breaking point, and he

he could speak his mind once more, Alex finally spoke up, “Oh, by the way, your girlfriend’s here

see who Alex was referring to. His heart sank as he spotted Stella standing a few feet away, her presence an unwelcome

stammered, trying to hide his

a sly smile, feigning innocence.

give him a kiss, Timothy ducked away with a grimace. She

up, babe,” she said. “I’m just here

who was already sneaking away. “She’s not my girlfriend!” he insisted, hoping the other

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with embarrassment as he glanced around, suddenly aware of the prying eyes of other hockey players. It seemed that they all knew his life more than

stepped closer to Stella and lowered his voice. “Stella, we can’t do

players, finding a more secluded

here, Stella?” Timothy asked,

eyes dancing with mischief. “I told you, Timothy, I’m here to support you. Is that so hard to

“Don’t play games with me, Stella. You know why I’m

a moment, and her gaze turned sharp. “Oh, Timothy, you’re always so serious. It was

clenched his fists, his anger boiling over. “Fun? You drugged

returned, albeit colder. “You’re exaggerating, Timothy. It was all in good fun, and I thought

head in disbelief. “You don’t get it, do you? I

him. “Why not? Afraid your

his composure. “This isn’t a joke, Stella. You have no idea

Stella’s gaze

of amusement. “Oh, Timothy, you’re so naive. You really think Evie cares about you? She’s

blazed with anger. “Whatever. She’s

back, her expression smug. “Believe what you

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