The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 198

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The next day, I found myself sitting quietly on the couch, waiting for the time to arrive. He said it would be at noon, though that seemed too far away.

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Rolling over, I reached for the remote control on the nightstand and turned on the television. The news was already on, though they were discussing other local drama. I tried not to give into the boredom, and it eventually paid off.

My heart skipped a beat as the reporter announced some breaking news and Timothy’s face emerged. He faced a small group of reporters, microphones thrusted in his face, smiles plastered on hid lips. The headline flashed across the bottom of the screen: “Timothy Calls Off Engagement to Stella Fitzgerald.”

I couldn’t tear my gaze away from the screen. Every word and image felt like something that would play out of a telenovela. Aria appeared from her room, her disheveled hair and sleep–fogged eyes bearing witness to the early

hour.

“What?” she gasped. “Evie, is this… Is this true?”

I nodded slowly, my eyes still glued to the screen. “He had already told me he would. Guess this makes it

official.”

She moved to my side, placing a comforting hand on my shoulder. “Wow. He is committed.”

I quirked an eyebrow, not sure what she meant by that, and I was slightly afraid of digging deeper. Either way, the news continued on, and the typical fan speculation followed after. I lowered the volume and turned to Aria,

unable to help the smile that emerged.

“It just feels like a weight has been lifted. I guess Stella’s finally letting go, though it took some force,” I said with

a huff.

kissed her teeth and shook her head. “Didn’t think she’d unlatch her claws after all this time, but it worked out. I trust Scarlett paid you

in my bank account was almost liberating. I had given

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scrambled off of the couch and rushed to my bedroom. I began searching for something to wear, my mind racing with plans and ideas. Aria watched me with concern,

asked, standing in

her. “To do what I’ve been waiting to do since I

of black slacks and a crisp white. blouse. “Do you think that’s a good idea, Evie? I mean, considering the way you left… he might not be

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of anger coursing through me. “I don’t care about that right now, Aria. I need to clear my name. I worked hard to be

as well as I

it weighing down my stomach like a block

air felt heavy with the memories of my time there. The receptionists eyes widened in

remained the same. I ignored

door was closed, but I didn’t

Mr. Erickson, still portly with thinning hair and glasses perched on his nose, looked up from his paperwork. Surprise, followed by

tight with disapproval. “What are

pleasantries. I squared my shoulders, the anger and determination coursing

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back in his leather chair, his eyes assessing me with a mixture of skepticism and condescension.

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