The Hockey Star’s Remorse
Chapter 190
Chapter 190
Late in the night, as the city outside my window settled into a hushed slumber, a heavy sound echoed through the hallways of the apartment building. Startled from my restless sleep, I sat up in bed, the sound reverberating in my ears.
I hesitated for a moment, the confusion and unease that had gripped me over the past few hours flooding back. The sound persisted, growing louder and more urgent
With a sigh, I slipped out of bed and, shrouded in my robe, shuffled down the hall to my front door. I opened it cautiously, revealing the disheveled. and weary figure of Timothy standing outside, attempting to shove his keys in his apartment door.
“Timothy?” I whispered, shock and concern washing over me. He looked like he was ready to fall apart. His disheveled hair, wrinkled clothes, and the distant look in his eyes said it all.
Timothy’s gaze met mine, and there was a fleeting glimpse of surprise before he quickly masked his emotions. “Evie,” he muttered, his voice slurred. “It’s late.”
The scent of alcohol wafted from him, and it was evident where he’d been in the past day.
I walked over and grabbed his keys for him, unlocking his door before guiding him inside. He stumbled slightly, his shoes dragging along the carpet. “Come on,” I said softly, my concern deepening. I guided him to the couch, where he sank heavily into the cushions.
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“Are you okay?” I asked, my voice filled with worry as I sat down beside him.
Timothy ran a hand through his disheveled hair and sighed. “I’m fine, Evie. Just needed to clear my head,
I didn’t believe him for a moment. The emptiness in his eyes and the way he had turned to alcohol for solace were signs of a deeper turmoil. I had known Timothy long enough to see through his facade.
“Timothy,” I said gently, “you don’t have to pretend with me. I can see that you’re hurting.”
He looked at me, and for a moment, the anger that had simmered beneath the surface for so long flickered in his eyes. “What do you care, Evie? You’re not a part of this mess.”
I wasn’t a part of his world, his family’s political and personal turmoil, but I couldn’t bear to
be a part of your family, but I care about you,” I said with conviction. “You’re a friend, and your mother just
him, curious about what could be troubling him so
deep breath and faced me with a hard gaze. “Did you release
his mother, not
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affair. I don’t know how it ended up in
to scrutinize me, and I could see the turmoil in his eyes. “I have
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for,” I said. “But I’m worried about what Andy and Stella might do next. They’re probably not going to let
nodded, his expression weary. “I know. That’s what scares me. They can be ruthless when their interests are
in all of this.” He leaned back against the couch, exhaustion etched across his face. “Evie, there’s so much
eyes began to glisten. “Evie, you don’t have
in the air, catching me off guard. I clamped my
eyes searching mine. “You’ve always been there for me. Evie. Through all of this, you’ve been a true friend. I
words and the sincerity with which he spoke. I start
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began, my voice soft, “I appreciate that, but I don’t want
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reached out, his fingers gently brushing against my arm. In the dim light, his eyes held a vulnerability I had never seen before. “Evie, I’m done letting fear
into a sudden and unexpected hug. I was momentarily surprised, feeling the warmth of his embrace, the sincerity of
in his arms, feeling the thud of his heart against mine. It was a moment of vulnerability and connection, a shared. understanding of the chaos that had
embrace was comforting, and I couldn’t help but feel a mix of emotions. Relief, gratitude, and an undeniable affection for the man who had stood by me through it all.
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