The Hockey Star’s Remorse

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The hospital visit with Scarlett had been a difficult, emotional experience for both Olive and me. As we left the hospital and made our way back to the apartment, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of guilt. Guilt for how Stella had reacted.

It was clear that Stella was going through a difficult time, and I had seen a side of her that was vulnerable and torn. As much as I had my own reasons to be angry and hurt by her, there was a part of me that feared what would happen if things didn’t turn out the way she hoped. Her unpredictability was a source of concern, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that she might become even more unstable.

Olive, too, had a lot to process. Her visit with her mother had been intense, and the emotions she had experienced were undoubtedly overwhelming. I was grateful that she had agreed to take a nap when we returned home, knowing that she needed some time to rest and collect her thoughts.

With Olive settled down for her nap, I decided to take a walk. My thoughts were racing, and I needed some space to sort through everything that had surfaced. I also had an itch to check on Timothy, to see how he was doing after last night.

I made my way to Timothy’s apartment and knocked on his door. Part of me hoped he wouldn’t be home, forcing me to retreat. The seconds that passed felt like an eternity before the door finally opened.

Timothy stood in the doorway, his expression slightly frantic, as if he had been in the midst of something important. His eyes widened with surprise when he saw me. “Evie,” he said, his voice filled with a mixture of relief and worry. “What’s wrong?”

I hesitated for a moment, then forced a smile. “We just got back from the hospital,” I began. “Olive wanted to see her mother, and Scarlett is… well, she’s in stable condition, so that’s good.”

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“It is.” Timothy’s brow furrowed, and he seemed somewhat distracted. “Is Olive okay?”

I nodded. “She’s fine, physically. But the visit was a lot for her to handle emotionally. And Stella was there.”

“How was that?”

“It went about as well as expected,” I told him. “I’m concerned about what might happen if things don’t turn out the way she wants.”

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Timothy’s expression grew even more serious. “We should keep an eye on the situation,” he said. “Stella has a history of unpredictability, and we need. to ensure Olive’s safety.”

I couldn’t agree more. The priority was Olive’s well–being. “You’re right. We should tread carefully with Stella”

Timothy nodded, his gaze locked on mine. “We’ll figure this out together, Evie.”

observe the way his bangs clung to his sweat–beaded forehead, and his skin had a pale pallor. He was shifting along, as if time were

you okay?” I finally asked. “You look a little

his shoulders sagging as he tried to find the right words. “My mother,” he began. “I just got word from her doctor. Her cancer is getting

me like a ton of bricks, and my heart ached for Timothy. I took a step closer to him.

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don’t want her to die disappointed in me,” he admitted, his voice raw with emotion. spent so long trying to make amends, to be a better son. I just

good person,” I reassured him. “I’m sure your mother knows that. You’ve come a long way, and I’m sure

know, but there’s something

him to explain, to share the burden that weighed on his

filled with a mixture of guilt and sadness. “My mother just doesn’t want me to marry the wrong

took me by surprise, and I couldn’t help but feel a surge

Stella.

on a trip to

could press further and ask who the “right girl” was, Timothy changed the subject, his voice heavy with emotion. “I’m

with you and Stella,” I admitted. “You don’t have

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his hair, his eyes

him. “I

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his words filled with raw emotion. “It all seemed to spiral after one night, and I’ll never forget it. I was at the

continue. His eyes shifted, like he expected her to emerge at any

I got a little drunk, but it was nothing compared to how I felt after that one drink,” he continued. “I started feeling dizzy and a little ill, and 1 got up to leave. Some woman came up to me and started leading

my mouth, already anticipating what was

me non–consensually. I woke up naked that morning, and she was laying right beside me like it was the most

much to bear. I couldn’t imagine Timothy so vulnerable that night,

began, stepping closer. I’m so sorry you had

thought she got pregnant that night, and I

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now?” I asked,