The Hockey Star’s Remorse

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The words hung in the air, a moment frozen in time. I felt a rush of emotions as I slowly settled in my seat, taking in the brief silence that occurred. Then suddenly it happened.

The courtroom erupted in applause, I sat motionless, absorbing the magnitude of the moment. Cameras flashed and people were out of their seats, their reactions ranging from embracing eachother to shouting congratulations.

Aria and Lucas leaped from their seats, their cheers filling the room as they barreled toward me. They circled me in jubilant celebration, their joy contagious. Amid the excitement, Timothy approached, a smile playing on his lips.

“You made it,” he said gently.

I found myself enveloped in a hug with Timothy. His presence was almost grounding, shielding me from the chaos ensuing around us. As we held each other, he twirled me around and laughter spilled from my lips.

“You certainly did, Ms. Sinclair,” said a gravelly voice behind me.

Timothy paused mid–twirl, forcing me to face the imposing figure headed in my direction. Mr. Erickson forced his way through the crowd, his voice rising above the applause.

“Because this is a farce! Prepare for an appeal. You will regret this,” he said through

itted teeth.

Security, quick to respond, intervened, escorting him away from the celebration. His threats continued, even as they forced him out the door. I met his gaze with a steely resolve, refusing to let his bitterness dampen the victory we had fought so hard to achieve.

“Evie Sinclair!” he bellowed, his voice seething with anger. “This isn’t over! You won’t get away with this!”

I turned away, trying to dismiss his words. The excitement in the courtroom only seemed to ramp up as reporters sought to catch every bit of his reaction.

“What an ass,” said Aria, slinging an arm around my shoulder. “I’m so glad you don’t have to work for that pervert ever again.”

“Yeah,” I said absently. Maybe it’s good things worked out this way?

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Lucas clapped his hands, his eyes sparkling with pride. “Evie, you’re incredible! We always knew you’d come out

on top!”

exited the building. Reporters and cameras awaited, eager to capture

bombarding me with questions. “Ms. Sinclair, how do you feel about the verdict? What message do you have for other victims

took a moment to collect my thoughts, settling into a calm reassurance. “This verdict is not just a personal triumph but a victory for all those who have faced abuse and harassment. My

continued to swarm, one persistent voice broke through the

to me, and I felt a momentary vulnerability. Timothy, Aria, and Lucas flanked me on both

statement reaches any potential employers out there. I am ready to reclaim my place in the

capturing every word. Among the chaos, I felt a gentle touch on my arm. Timothy, with a soft smile,

distance away from Aria and Lucas. They had dissolved into talking about if the reporters captured their

“We should celebrate! This is your moment,” he

I could respond, Lucas interjected with his usual enthusiasm, startling us both. “Hey, how about we have a party away from all this noise? My lake house is the perfect spot. What

of hope flickered within me. Timothy’s invitation lingered, however, and I

I caught the brief

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“I was just going to say that we should celebrate, maybe grab a quiet dinner together. But Lucas’s idea of a

invited too.

apprehension. It started to occur to me

I’d dismissed all of that without

moment. He glanced at

take this,” he said, then upon seeing my dour expression, leaned

face as he stepped back with a

you later,” he said abruptly

deflated.

nudged me gently.

slyly, watching with me as Timothy

close, don’t

to her. “Oh, it’s probably family–related. He’s been getting a lot of calls after his

passed.”

ready with a joke, chimed in, “Maybe he’s secretly Batman,

lighten the mood. Aria, however, wasn’t easily diverted. She

before he left. Is there something going

wasn’t too

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