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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phone, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of fear. Linda’s testimony was vital, and without her, the case against Mr. Erickson could be in jeopardy. My case would be dismissed and

but

her whereabouts.

hurt to see if she’d tried contacting him at all. All I could do was hope that he might have had some information of his

my thoughts racing as I considered how to approach the situation. After a few seconds,

the frame. He frowned upon taking in my expression. “What’s on your

your help. I’m looking for Linda. She’s a key witness

of concern. “Linda? I haven’t

crucial to building a case against Mr. Erickson. I can’t proceed without her testimony. We need to find

nodded, though with some hesitation. “That sounds intense. She

exploitative photos in his apartment. He wasn’t aware that she had been preparing to break 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

I wouldn’t have to call her directly. I’d be at a loss at what to say,” I said

even using the same

I began scrolling through my

up,” I told him, eyeing Linda’s name on the screen with slight apprehension. “It has to be

of secrecy that I couldn’t quite grasp. I couldn’t shake the

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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

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

been a while, but I

line, as if Linda was considering her