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.”

“Are you betting

brush off

man.”

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

shifted uncomfortably before responding, “Look, it’s not what you think. I’ve been helping out a friend with some

risking your own career, Alex. You’re putting our entire club in jeopardy. If anyone finds out about this, it could bring down the

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

finally spoke up, “Oh, by the way, your

His heart sank as he

hide his discomfort. “What

a sly smile,

a grimace. She laughed it off, though he caught the subtle glare she gave

she said. “I’m just here to support

Alex, who was already sneaking away. “She’s not

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he glanced around, suddenly aware of the prying eyes of other hockey players. It seemed that they all knew his

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

from the curious gazes of the hockey players, finding a more secluded spot.

you really doing here, Stella?” Timothy asked,

Timothy, I’m here to support you. Is that so hard to

contain his frustration any longer. “Don’t play games

gaze turned sharp. “Oh, Timothy, you’re always so serious. It was just one

his anger boiling over. “Fun? You drugged

returned, albeit colder. “You’re exaggerating, Timothy. It was all

don’t get it, do you? I can’t have anyone find out

closer to him. “Why not? Afraid your

maintain his composure. “This isn’t a joke, Stella. You have no idea how much I care about Evie, and I won’t let you tarnish

Stella’s gaze

you’re so naive. You really think Evie cares about you? She’s just using you to

anger. “Whatever.

a step back, her expression smug. “Believe what you want, Timothy,

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