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.

think she’d unlatch her claws after

seeing it in my bank account was almost liberating. I had given me the kick that I needed toward progression, and after seeing Timothy’s own victory, I figured that

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my bedroom. I began searching for something to wear, my mind racing with plans and ideas. Aria watched me with concern, her gaze

she asked, standing

to my old firm,” I told her. “To do what I’ve

she watched me pull on a pair 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

i

Aria. I need to clear my name. I worked hard to be in that firm

keys, and headed for the door. Aria followed me, her expression conflicted. She knew as well as

down my stomach like a block of lead. As

the air felt heavy with the memories of

office had gone through some changes since I left. New faces, new decor, but the underlying structure remained the same. I

was closed, but I didn’t

the door open, my anger and determination evident in my stride. Mr. Erickson, still portly with thinning hair and glasses perched on his nose, looked up from his paperwork.

said, his voice tight with disapproval.

shoulders, the anger and determination coursing through my veins.

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

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