The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 185

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.”

way his bangs clung to his sweat–beaded forehead, and his skin had a

finally asked. “You look a little

to find the right words. “My mother,” he began. “I just got word from her doctor. Her cancer is getting worse, and they don’t

a ton of bricks, and my heart ached for Timothy. I took a step closer to him. “I’m so sorry, Timothy. That’s… that’s

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glistening with unshed tears. “I just don’t want her to die disappointed in me,” he admitted, his voice raw

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

“I know, but there’s something else,” he said, his voice barely above

to explain, to share the burden

guilt and sadness. “My mother

surprise, and I couldn’t help but feel a surge of

Stella.

grew even more pained, and he shook his head. “I don’t want to disappoint her. I want to take her on a trip to the beach so she can find some peace. But she

ask who the “right girl” was, Timothy changed the subject, his voice

came over to ask about the issue with you and Stella,” I admitted. “You don’t have to answer, of course, but I want to understand what happened that started

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ran a hand through his hair, his eyes widening. “I don’t know where

urged him. “I want to know the

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

my breath, waiting for his to continue. His eyes shifted, like he expected

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 me to the

I cupped a hand over my mouth, already anticipating what was

I’m wrong, but I think she slept with me non–consensually. I woke

heart ached as I listened, and it was almost too much to bear. I couldn’t imagine Timothy so vulnerable that night, and Stella swooping in to take advantage. It was horrific, and it left

I’m so sorry

his jaw. “I thought she got pregnant that night, and

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I asked,