The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 157

Chapter 157

TIMOTHY POT

The atmosphere in the car remained tense as Timothy drove toward the hospital. They had a cake tasting appointment soon, but Timothy had promised his mother that he would visit her at the hospital that day. It was a routine he had never

wanted to mi

Of course, this stop along the way displeased Stella. As they settled into the car. Stella couldn’t help but voice her irritation. Timothy, do we really have to go to the hospital today? We have so much to do.”

Timothy sighed, his gaze fixed on the road ahead. ‘Stella, you know how important it is for me to check on my mother. It won’t take long, I promise. Besides, I have to bring her fresh flowers

Stella squinted, her voice sharp with impatience. “Timothy, we’ve been planning this wedding for months, and there’s still so much to do. We don’t have time for these constant detours.”

Timothy’s jaw denched, his temper flaring as he fought to keep his frustration in check. “Stella, my mother is sick. She needs me, and I won’t abandon her. This won’t take more than an hour”

She didn’t answer him, instead turning to scowl out the window. Timothy sighed, shifting the car into reverse.

As they arrived at the hospital. Timothy steeled himself for the confrontation that was bound to follow. Stella didn’t understand the depth of his and his mother’s bond, and her impatience only served to widen the rift between them.

They made their way to his mother’s room, and Timothy’s heart ached at the sight of her frail form lying in the hospital bed. She looked up, her eyes lighting up with a faint smile as she saw her son.

“You’re here,” she said, her voice filled with gratitude.

He leaned down to kiss her cheek gently, placing the bouquet of fresh flowers he had brought on the windowsill. “Of course, Mom. How are you feeling today?”

His mother’s eyes brimmed with affection as she looked at him. “I’m hanging on.

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thanks to you.”

Stella, who had been standing by impatiently, couldn’t help but voice her annoyance. “Timothy, can we at least make this quick?”

Timothy’s jaw clenched as he fought to contain his irritation. “Stella, show somet respect. This is my mother.”

His mother intervened, her voice soft but tinged with sadness. “It’s alright. I’m a bit boring when I’m ill.”

out of Lydia’s eyes. “No, Mom. You’re the life of

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voice sharp. “This is ridiculous. We have things

her tone gentle. “Dear, don’t be so hard on him. Family

conversation with Lydia. She looked away

and Timothy

short and uninterested. “Not

tried to keep the conversation going, her tone polite. “So,

apparent, and she answered tersely. “Romantically. We’re having a baby, and he wanted to do the right thing by marrying sooner rather

thoughtful as she considered Stella’s response. She leaned in closer, her voice filled with a hint of sarcasm. “Ah, a baby. How wonderful. It’s always

thin, and she responded sharply.

resist pushing further, the sarcasm more abundant now. “Of course, dear. Every act of love should be rushed into,

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her tone biting. “Are you

she continued to probe. “Well. I’m just wondering how many of these ‘acts of love‘ were actually Timothy’s doing.

shock Stella as well. Unfortunately, the accusation was

he chimed in before Stella could start, “the paternity test

“Timothy. I expected better of you. You’re really

defended their relationship with a riote of anger. “How dare

“I just hoped that you wouldn’t make the same mistakes your father and I

you’re condemning that child to a life with that dreaded woman

“I’m doing the right thing,” he said slowly. hoping

filled with sorrow. “I want what’s best for

over, grabbing his wrist and tugging him closer with a surprising amount of strength. “You have to tell me.

his eyes.

stop talking about her,” she continued anyway. “It was always about

and he couldn’t help but recall those desperate days. When Evie had told him that she’d

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He had yet to meet someone that would grip

doubted he ever

abruptly turned to Timothy, her voice laced with irritation. “We should

here.”

a profound sense of disquiet. Somehow, he

over to Timothy.

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