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 the moment of triumph. Aria, Lucas,

me, bombarding me with questions. “Ms. Sinclair, how do you feel about the verdict?

for all those who have faced abuse and harassment. My message

voice broke through the crowd. “Ms. Sinclair, what’s your

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

my voice resolute. “I hope this statement reaches any potential employers out there. I am ready to reclaim my

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

from Aria and Lucas. They had dissolved into talking about if the reporters

over me, his voice low. “We should celebrate! This is your moment,” he suggested, his eyes sparkling with genuine

have a party away

spark of hope flickered within me. Timothy’s invitation lingered, however, and I began to feel

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

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began, “what were you going to say earlier? Before Lucas suggested

“I was just going to say that we should celebrate, maybe grab

“No, Timothy, you’re invited too. I

It started to occur to me

all of that without care. I gave his arm a squeeze, quickly overcome

could continue, Timothy’s phone rang, interrupting our moment. He glanced at the screen, a

upon seeing my dour

hand over my face as he stepped back

he said abruptly before

deflated.

me gently. A Cheshire grin

slyly, watching with me as Timothy

close, don’t you

probably family–related. He’s been getting a

passed.”

always ready with a joke, chimed in, “Maybe he’s secretly Batman, off to save

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

kiss you before he left. Is there something going

wasn’t too sure

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