The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 127

The days had blurred into a never–ending cycle of pain, frustration, and

uncertainty. My fractured arm, encased in a sky blue cast, only made me feel more. vulnerable. The hospital visits had become a grim routine, and the medical bills. were piling up.

As I stepped into the nearby cafe that afternoon, I couldn’t help but feel the weight. of the world pressing down on me. I had dressed in a nondescript hoodie and sweatpants, trying to stay low–key amidst the public’s disdain for me. The incident with the car had been a chilling reminder that my past had caught up with me in the most dangerous way possible.

Penny was seated at a corner table, a steaming mug of coffee cupped between her hands. As I approached, Penny’s bright eyes met mine, and she offered a faint smile that was quickly wiped away when she saw my cast.

“Your arm!” She gasped, setting down her cup.

I sighed, sinking into the chair opposite her. “Just another inconvenience in this nightmare I call my life.”

Penny reached out and gently squeezed my other hand. “I wish there was more I could do, Evie. I’m still trying to push back against the tabloids, but they’ve been relentless.”

The tabloids had become even more vicious in their attacks, painting me as the villain in the ongoing drama of Timothy’s life. The #TEVIE fans, once fervent supporters of our friendship, had disbanded and switched their allegiance to Stella, hailing her as the best fit for Timothy.

The #TELLA hashtag had dominated the narrative, drowning out any remnants of the lawyer who saved Timothy’s career. It’s all about the starlet who he’d “loved all along“. They didn’t even consider the possibility of me being a victim in all this, especially with me being Erickson’s subordinate.

“It’s infuriating, Penny. They’ve twisted everything, made it seem like I’m the one. who’s in the wrong,” I muttered, my anger simmering just below the surface.

Penny leaned forward, her voice low, “I know, Evie. But you have to remember that the tabloids thrive on sensationalism. They’re not interested in the truth, only in

what sells.”

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I couldn’t help but feel a pang of bitterness at the truth of her words. The tabloids had painted a false narrative, turning our once genuine friendship into a sordid affair that I had tarnished. Even Timothy seemed to buy the narrative, despite knowing what he had done to me.

Penny continued, her tone grave. “The #TEVIE fans are abandoning their posts in favor of this new ‘it‘ couple, I suppose. They look so stiff together…”

isn’t that just perfect? Stella and Timothy, a

bitterness quickly changed the subject, her voice gentle. “Evie, what really happened with your arm, if you don’t mind

She

anger still simmering beneath the surface. “Someone tried to run me over. I ended up breaking my arm, and

Evie, that’s terrible. Are you

sense of unease settle

I couldn’t even get a good

anyone.”

low and conspiratorial. “Evie, I hate to bring this up, but are you sure it wasn’t Linda? She disappeared for a while,

breaking in to both of our homes, but I

“It all happened so fast, and I didn’t get a good look at the driver. It could’ve been Linda, but it could’ve been anyone

we need to make sure you stay safe. And speaking of safety, what about your apartment? I heard you mention that you’re not sure you can afford it without

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a migraine. “It’s a mess, Penny. With the medical bills and my unemployment, I don’t know how I’ll be able

thought. “Evie, have you considered suing Erickson and Jasper? You have a case there, with everything that’s happened.

my head. “I’d love to sue them, Penny, but I don’t have the funds for

and we can look into pro bono lawyers. We have to explore every avenue to make sure

immense, and the shadows of public opinion loomed large. I worried that any well–meaning pro bono lawyer wouldn’t stand a chance

the public’s support to put pressure on Erickson and Jasper. If we can prove your case in the eyes of the public, it might

light. It was a risky proposition, one that could either clear my name or

said. “I’ll try to gather all the evidence I can. Build

smiled, her eyes filled with a fierce resolve. “That’s the spirit, Evie. We’ll get

silence, Penny suggested a break from all the media talk, offering to get me a drink. I hesitated at first, not wanting to trouble her,

relenting to my cravings. “I’ll take anything

and headed

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