The Hockey Star’s Remorse

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.”

the truth in his words. I wasn’t a part of his world, his family’s political and personal turmoil, but I couldn’t

with conviction. “You’re a friend, and your

could be

deep breath and faced me with a hard gaze. “Did you release the

about his mother, not this. “No, Timothy,” I said,

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affair. I don’t know how

see the turmoil in his eyes. “I have to know, Evie.

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worried about what Andy and Stella might do next. They’re probably

“I know. That’s what scares me. They can

his face. “Evie, there’s so much I need to figure out, but it’s all too much.” “Timothy,” I

he started to smile ever so slightly. His eyes began to glisten.

hung in the air, catching me off guard. I clamped my mouth shut,

eyes searching mine. “You’ve always been there for me. Evie. Through all of this, you’ve been a true friend. I won’t let anyone. hurt you.

his words and the sincerity with which he

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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 control my life. I’ve already

and unexpected hug. I was momentarily surprised, feeling the warmth of his embrace, the sincerity of

let him have the moment, tangled in his arms, feeling the thud of his heart against mine. It was a moment of vulnerability and

gratitude, and an undeniable affection for the man who had stood by me through it all. I wanted to stay in that moment,