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!”

Reporters and cameras awaited, eager to capture the moment of triumph. Aria, Lucas, Timothy, and I faced the

Sinclair, how do you feel about the verdict? What message do you have for other

triumph but a victory for all those who have faced abuse and harassment. My message is simple–speak your truth, stand

through the crowd. “Ms. Sinclair, what’s your next move? Any plans for the

turned to me, and I felt a momentary vulnerability. Timothy, Aria,

hope this statement reaches any potential employers out

on my arm.

corridor, but Timothy pulled me farther until we were a good distance away from Aria and Lucas. They had dissolved into

hovered over me, his voice low. “We should celebrate! This is your moment,”

his usual enthusiasm, startling us both. “Hey, how about we have a party away from all this noise? My lake house is the

me. Timothy’s invitation lingered, however, and I

I caught the brief look of disappointment on Timothy’s face.

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were you going to

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

“No, Timothy, you’re invited

started to occur to me that

of that without care. I gave

phone rang, interrupting our moment. He glanced at the screen, a hint

he said, then upon seeing my dour

face as

I’ll catch up with you later,” he said abruptly before walking away, leaving

deflated.

perceptive, nudged me gently. A Cheshire

she said slyly, watching with me as Timothy exited

don’t you

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

passed.”

joke, chimed in, “Maybe he’s

at his attempt to lighten the mood. Aria, however, wasn’t easily

Is there something going

hesitated. I wasn’t too

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