The Hockey Star’s Remorse

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I found myself awakening to the first rays of daylight that streamed through the curtains. My eyes blinked open, and as I turned to look at the room, 1 saw Olive sitting on the edge of my bed, her big green eyes staring back at me.

“Good moming!” she exclaimed with a bright smile, her enthusiasm infectious even at such an early hour.

I smiled back at her, pushing aside the weariness that clung to me. “Good morning, Olive. Did you sleep well?”

Olive nodded enthusiastically, her pigtails bouncing with her movements. “I had the best sleep ever! But now I’m hungry. Can we have pancakes, please?”

I chuckled at her enthusiasm. At least one of us got a good amount of rest. “Pancakes it is, Olive. Why don’t you play with breakfast ready for you?”

your toys for a bit, and I’ll get

She nodded and hopped off the bed, her action figure in tow, ready to embark on a new adventure in the world of her toys.

I dragged myself out of bed, which felt like an astronomical effort. The responsibilities of taking care of Olive, supporting Scarlett, and now having Timothy at my aid had begun to feel like an insurmountable juggling act. But there was no time for self–pity; Olive needed me, and that was enough to keep me going.

As I prepared breakfast, the scent of sugar and cinnamon filled the small kitchen. The rhythmic sizzle of the batter in the pan provided a comforting soundtrack to the morning. Olive’s laughter and chatter in the background added a touch of joy to the day.

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Soon, a stack of fluffy pancakes adorned a plate, and I carried it to the table where Olive had gathered her toys. She squealed in delight, her eyes lighting up at the sight. It was a favorable look compared to the distant expression she’d worn the day before.

After ensuring that she was handled for the moment, I left her to her breakfast. I sat on the couch for a moment, unsure of what to do with myself. I had begun to feel truly aimless without a firm to speed off to every morning.

I had felt so official in my office, dealing with clients from all backgrounds. Now, I was confined to my apartment, seemingly under the thumb of some wealthy people, I could only dream of being as blissfully unaware as Olive.

After a few minutes, I decided that I needed some fresh air to clear my mind and gather my thoughts. The apartment had begun to feel like a cooker, the walls closing in on me with each passing moment.

mailboxes. As I meandered through the hallway, lost in thought, I spotted Timothy, standing by the communal mcking their

air a welcome relief. The hallway was

pressure

through a

absorbed in his task, but his head shot up when he saw me approaching. The unexpected encounter

I said

face me, his expression pleasant. “Hi, Evie. Didn’t expect to see you so

a sense of awkwardness in the air. The unspoken tension between us had only grown stronger in recent weeks, and I couldn’t

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voice heavy with a mixture of bitterness and resolve, “Andy called me this morning. He said that Stella ran to his

the room’s temperature seemed to drop a few degrees. The bitterness in Timothy’s voice was

surface. “Aside from the obvious. She’s running away from. the truth, from the paternity test.

all that time she spent trying to sink her claws into him, she ran off with another man. At that point, I had no clue why she

believes he’s gloating, like he won something.” Timothy stated. I’m getting Stella to retake

“Really?” I blurted out.

was firm. I’m

nodded in agreement. “It’s the right thing to do, Timothy. Even if it

smirk. “Hurts? That’s being very generous. I’m

marrying her, more

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blinked wildly. “Oh…I guess I assumed you two had a thing going on. Even if

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a hand on his arm. “You were trying to do the right thing. Life is messy, and sometimes we find ourselves in situations we never expected.” Timothy sighed, his gaze fixed me. “I swear, the only thing between Stella and I was her desperation to claim me. I never wanted to stay

words hit me like a wave, carrying a sense of both relief and trepidation. Timothy’s meaningful look