The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 142

The morning sun filtered through the curtains, casting a warm, golden glow across my room. It was a new day, but the remnants of last night’s escapade weighed

heavily on me. My head throbbed, and my stomach churned with the aftereffects. of the alcohol that had fueled my

behavior.

reckles ~

As I reluctantly climbed out of bed, I couldn’t help but cringe at the memories of the previous night. Singing a love song on stage, embarrassing myself in front of a crowd–it was all so unlike me. But then again, nothing about my life lately had been typical.

I glanced at the clock and realized that I was running late for my meeting with Scarlett at the estate. I hurriedly dressed in a simple blouse and jeans, attempting to conceal the remnants of my hangover.

The drive to the estate was quiet and reflective, the scenery passing by in a blur. I couldn’t help but mull over the events of the past few weeks–the legal battle with Stella, Timothy’s engagement, and my own tangled emotions.

When I arrived at the estate, I expected to find Scarlett waiting for me, ready to dive into our strategy for the upcoming lawsuit. But to my surprise, it was Timothy who greeted me at the door, his expression somber and his demeanor more serious than I had ever seen him.

“Timothy,” I stammered, taken aback by his presence. “What are you doing here?”

He sighed, running a hand through his disheveled hair. “Stella had some errands to run, so I offered to step in and discuss things with you and Scarlett.”

I blinked, my mind struggling to process this new development. Timothy, the same man who had once been my confidant and friend, was now fully committed. to supporting Stella. The realization hit me like a punch to the gut, leaving me feeling disoriented and unsettled.

Scarlett arrived a few moments later, her expression one of mild annoyance. “Typical Stella, always keeping us waiting.”

The Fitzgerald estate sprawled before us, its grandeur and history evident in every meticulously crafted detail. It was a place of opulence and elegance, a symbol of a bygone era, and today, it was the epicenter of our legal battle.

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path that led to the front entrance, the grandeur of the estate looming over us like a silent sentinel. The morning sun bathed the property in a warm, golden light, but the atmosphere was far from serene. It was

satisfy all parties involved. But Scarlett and I were resolute in our stance–the entire estate had been designated to go to her, while Stella had retained ownership of the

turned to Timothy, her voice unwavering. “This estate holds immense. sentimental value for me, Timothy. I

special about this place, Scarlett? It’s just a

Timothy. “It’s not just a piece of property, Timothy. It’s a piece of our history,

‘they‘ exactly?”

fiancé and brother!” Scarlett snapped. “Don’t you pay attention to the

his gaze toward me. “Why would

of suspicion and uncertainty.

something innocent between Andy and Stella felt like grasping at straws, and I didn’t want to give Timothy false information without solid evidence. This could also cause conflict with Timothy and Stella, which complicated things with a

can’t say for certain,” I replied cautiously. “It’s possible that Andy has his own reasons, but I wouldn’t

ran a hand through

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adamant about this estate. My family could

him then. “Since when did you

“I’m just doing

feeling that there was more to Timothy’s words than met the eye. His demeanor had shifted, and I couldn’t help but question

want, Timothy?” I asked, my voice tinged with frustration. “To fight

for answers. “Look, I’ll see what I can do about this,

go before Scarlett turned to me, her expression resolute. “Evie, I don’t want to negotiate with Stella

at the thought of seeing Andy again. One time around the Hayes family was enough to send me spiraling. But then I recalled the substantial sum Scarlett had already paid me, with the promise of more to come if

to

try to

her eyes glittering. “We have to do whatever it

and determination rise within me. She was right. I had promised never to let my

had appeared hesitant during our negotiations, his commitment to Stella and the estate not as resolute as I had expected. It was as if he were going through the