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.

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

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

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for something to

you going?” she asked, standing in

firm,” I told her. “To do what

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

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through me. “I don’t care about that right now, Aria. I need to clear my name. I worked hard to be in that firm and he

Aria followed me, her expression conflicted. She knew as well as I

firm was a silent one, the anticipation of it weighing down my stomach like a block of lead. As I pulled into the parking

into the building was a surreal experience. It had been a couple of months since I had last set foot inside, and the air felt heavy with the memories of my time there. The receptionists

faces, new decor, but the underlying structure remained the same. I ignored the hushed

was closed, but I didn’t bother

door open, my anger and determination evident in my stride. Mr. Erickson, still portly with thinning hair and glasses perched on his

voice tight with disapproval. “What

the anger and determination coursing through my veins. “I’m here to set things

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chair, his eyes assessing me with a mixture of skepticism and condescension. “Set

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