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.

head. “Didn’t think she’d unlatch her claws after all this time, but it worked out. I

the transfer rather quickly, and seeing it in my bank account was almost liberating. I had given me the kick that

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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

asked, standing in

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

and a crisp white. blouse. “Do you think that’s a good idea, Evie? I mean, considering

i

right now, Aria. I need to clear

as well as I did that I needed to get to the bottom of this mess,

down my stomach like a block of lead. As I pulled into the parking lot, my heart pounded in my chest, making my teeth vibrate with

couple of months since I had last set foot inside, and the air felt heavy with the memories of my time there. The receptionists eyes widened in shock as ! passed her desk, but I paid her no mind. I had more important

the underlying structure remained the same. I ignored the hushed whispers and curious glances as I made my way to Mr.

was closed, but

portly with thinning hair and glasses perched on his nose, looked up

he said, his voice tight with disapproval. “What are you

with pleasantries. I squared my shoulders, the anger and determination coursing through my veins. “I’m here

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leaned back in his leather chair, his eyes assessing me with a mixture of skepticism and condescension. “Set things right? What are you

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