The Hockey Star’s Remorse

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TIMOTHY POV

Timothy had been enjoying a rare moment of peace in his apartment, perched on the edge of his leather couch, as Duke chased the toy around. The evening sun cast a warm glow through the open window, and the soothing hum of the city outside served as a pleasant backdrop to his thoughts.

As Duke returned the stuffed toy to him, Timothy couldn’t help but talk to him, as he often did. “I hope Evie’s doing okay after all that crap with the dress.”

Duke cocked his head to the side, his eyes filled with curiosity, but he remained silent, as always, letting Timothy pour out his thoughts without judgment.

Timothy continued, his voice tinged with longing. “I wonder where she is, what she’s doing. Hopefully she liked the cake. I mean, she loves banana nut.”

The memories of her were a bittersweet ache in Timothy’s heart. He had hoped to get to know more about her as the days went on, but that seemed less and less. likely. It felt like having part of himself torn away, and he was left with a gaping. wound.

Duke let out an empathetic whine, nuzzling against Timothy’s leg, as if sensing hist inner turmoil. Timothy knelt down to stroke the dog’s fur, taking comfort in the simple, unconditional love that Duke offered.

“You’re a good listener, Duke,” Timothy murmured, his eyes scanning the walls, as if searching for answers in the generic black and white nature photos. Eventually, he shut his eyes and engaged in the momentary bliss..

This bliss, however, was short–lived.

With an abrupt swing, the front door burst open, revealing a whirlwind of fiery red hair and an exasperated expression. Stella stormed into the apartment as if she owned the place. She didn’t bother knocking; she never did.

“Timothy!” Stella barked, her emerald eyes ablaze with fury. “I need your help!”

Timothy raised an eyebrow as he watched Stella’s dramatic entrance, his peaceful bubble shattered into a million pieces. “What’s the problem, Stella?”

Ignoring his question, Stella strode over to him, her lips curled into a tight frown.

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and tossed it aside, causing

with the wedding invitations,” Stella declared, her

eyes widened in

a withering look. “Uh, yeah. So

ruffling Duke’s fur. “You can invite whoever you want. I

irritation. “You have to invite people too, Tim. There’s a bride AND

twinkle in his eyes. “My dad and

count?”

this seriously,

“Fine, I’ll take it

eyes narrowed suspiciously.

resist teasing

was explosive. Her face turned a shade of red that matched her hair, and she practically spat out her words. “Don’t you dare mention

thoroughly enjoying her rage.

“If you even think about inviting her, I will personally ensure that she moves to the other

amusement faded, replaced by genuine concern at the intensity of Stella’s anger. He had never seen her react this

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to sadness. She lowered her voice, almost whispering. “Timothy, you have no idea what that woman put me through. The pain she caused me, the tears

apartment had shifted dramatically, leaving him feeling hallow. The way she voiced her threat made it seem like it held a lot of promise, like there was

there something you’re not telling

her expression guarded. “I just… I had to do something to protect myself

Stella’s tone. He leaned forward, his voice gentle but probing. “Stella, have you spoken to

with a mixture of fear and defiance. “I had to, Timothy. For my sake and

a confrontation between Stella and Evie. He prodded further. “What did

her that I was pregnant and that I wanted her to stay away

against the wooden floor. “You did what? Stella, do you have

“I had to protect us, Timothy. She can’t