The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 192

Chapter 192

The morning sun was rising lazily over the city as I jolted awake to the incessant buzzing of my phone. Groggily, I reached for it on the bedside table, my bleary eyes squinting at the caller ID. It read “Scarlett.” My heart leaped

as I answered the call,

“Evie, is that you?” Scarlett’s voice sounded frail but filled with relief.

“Yeah, Scarlett, it’s me. What’s going on?” I asked, my heart pounding, I’d been waiting for this call for days.

Scarlett had been in the hospital for what felt like an eternity, and the anticipation of her discharge was eating

me alive.

“They’re letting me go today,” Scarlett said.

My eyes widened, and I glanced at the clock. It was earlier than I’d expected. “Today? Are you serious?” I replied,

my excitement building.

“Absolutely,” Scarlett affirmed. “I can’t stand being in this place anymore, and I want to see you and Olive.”

“That’s amazing! She’ll be so excited to see you!” I exclaimed.

There was a pause on the other end of the line before Scarlett spoke again, her voice heavy with an unspoken

sadness. “How is she? I hope I hasn’t be disturbing her too much.”

I sat up in bed. “We’ve been keeping her distracted, but now I get to tell her you’re getting out.”

Scarlett let out a laugh, and I could hear the tension ease in her voice. “That’s good.”

“We’ll be down there as soon as possible,” I assured her, slipping out of bed. “Did you need me to bring anything?”

“Just some clean clothes,” she said. “And you don’t have to rush down here, either. I still have to fill out some

paperwork before I’m discharged.”

“Right,” I replied. “See you soon, Scarlett,”

I hung up the phone, my mind was racing. It felt like a load of pressure had been released.

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was still asleep, her tiny frame curled up beside me. I gently brushed a strand

under the covers. I chuckled and lightly tickled her

I told her. “Just called and told me

Olive tossed away the covers and sat up, her wide eyes blinking wildly. “She’s

bring her home today. Let’s get

air seemed to make us both uncomfortable. I could tell she was eager to

room, and Olive’s face lit up with delight as she saw her mother sitting on the edge of the bed. Scarlett’s auburn hair had grown unkempt

hug her. Scarlett embraced her, her eyes

girl,” Scarlett whispered, her voice trembling

at the heartwarming scene. Scarlett’s recovery had been a long and painful journey, and

comfortable clothes. It had been a while since she had worn anything

left the hospital, I suggested, “How about we celebrate your release with some ice cream? What do you

excitement, and she

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with a grateful smile. “That sounds wonderful, Evie.

and the sweet aroma of freshly baked waffle cones filled the air. Scarlett’s eyes glistened with a mixture

I encouraged her, and she eventually settled

mind and requested a sample of nearly every flavor before deciding

I watched as Scarlett and Olive shared stories, laughter,

how

and I frowned. I could still feel the soft beat of his

mother’s passing,” Scarlett continued. “It was so awful to hear. How’s he

“I honestly don’t know, Scarlett. He hasn’t been around much these past few days. I assume he’s dealing with funeral arrangements and everything that comes with it. I thought it best to

your perspective, but maybe he would appreciate having a friendly face around, someone who

point. Timothy had been so broken that night, and I wondered if he had anyone else to turn to emotionally. His family was in ruins, his mother

might have been his only shoulder to lean

of cookie dough into my mouth. It

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and Olive, I made my way back to the apartment. The taste of the ice cream was still lingering on my lips, a sweet memory in a day that had been bittersweet. We had shared moments of joy and celebration, but the weight of recent events still hung heavy

as I made my way to my door, fumbling for my keys in

“Evie.”

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