The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 202

After returning home from the dinner with my former coworkers, I felt a renewed sense of purpose. The information they had shared about Mr. Erickson’s behavior had been a significant step toward seeking justice.

However, Linda would play a key role in it all.

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I knew that Linda had been the most severely affected by Mr. Erickson’s harassment. Over time, the guilt of it had started to emerge. She’d come to me, warned me about it, and I’d brushed her off. Now, here I was, faced

with the same conflict.

Her account was crucial to building a strong case against him, and I’d listen to her every word this time around. However, the news that she had disappeared without a trace was deeply concerning. I couldn’t proceed without finding her first.

I picked up my phone and dialed Penny’s number. I could trust her on any developments around the city. I needed to catch her up on everything that had happened and discuss my plan to find Linda..

Penny answered the call, her voice filled with curiosity. “Evie, it’s been a while! I’ve been waiting to hear from you. How have you been?”

I couldn’t help but smile at her enthusiasm. “Penny, it’s good to hear your voice. I have a lot to catch

Penny laughed. “I can imagine. I heard about your case with Stella. Congratulations on winning it!”

you up on.”

I appreciated her kind words but quickly turned to the matter at hand. “Thanks, Penny, but there’s something. else I need your help with. I’m going after my old boss, Mr. Erickson.”

Penny’s tone shifted to one of concern. “Mr. Erickson? How are you planning to do that, Evie?”

I took a deep breath. “I need a key witness, someone who suffered previously from Mr. Erickson’s harassment. It’s Linda. She was the primary victim.”

Penny fell silent for a moment, and when she spoke, her voice held a note of hesitation. “Evie, I haven’t heard anything about Linda for a while. She disappeared, and no one has mentioned her for a while now.”

The news hit me like a weight in the chest. Linda’s disappearance was a significant obstacle in my pursuit of justice. I thanked Penny for the information and told her I’d keep her updated on any developments.

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was vital, and without her, the case against

her, but

her whereabouts.

to pay a visit to Timothy. He’d had his own experience with her, and it wouldn’t hurt to see if she’d tried contacting

walked over to Timothy’s apartment and knocked lightly on the door, my thoughts racing as I considered how to approach the situation. After a few seconds, Timothy opened

frame.

I need your help. I’m looking for Linda. She’s a key witness in the case against Mr. Erickson, and she’s

“Linda? I haven’t heard from her in

is crucial to building a case against Mr.

with some hesitation. “That sounds intense. She wasn’t

into his apartment and forge a life with him in the most unstable way imaginable. Even the thought of her breaking into my own home and crushing the gift Timothy had given to me left me feeling more

have to call her directly. I’d be at

“Who knows if she’s even using the same number. She probably wouldn’t even

scrolling through my contacts. “I don’t know

on the screen with slight

her, a shroud of secrecy that I

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determination stirred within me as I dialed her number, my fingers trembling as I held the phone to my ear. I hoped she would answer, yet I feared the conversation that awaited us. My heart pounded and I gnawed at my lip, the gravity of the situation settling upon

up after a few rings, her voice almost unrecognizable, distant and guarded. “Who’s this?” she asked, her tone laced

slightly.“I know it’s been a

long pause on the other end of the line, as if Linda was considering her options. Finally, she spoke, her voice gravelly. “I’m busy, I