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,

thrust a microphone toward me, bombarding me with questions. “Ms. Sinclair, how do you

a personal triumph but a victory for all those who have faced abuse

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

momentary vulnerability. Timothy, Aria,

statement reaches any potential employers

felt a gentle touch on my arm. Timothy,

Aria and Lucas. They had

his voice low. “We should celebrate! This is your moment,” he suggested, his eyes

have a party away from all this noise? My lake house is the

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

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

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began, “what were you going to say earlier?

celebrate, maybe grab a quiet dinner together. But Lucas’s idea of a party

invited too. I want

It started to

us, and I’d dismissed all of that without care. I

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

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

my face

with you later,” he said abruptly before walking

deflated.

perceptive, nudged me gently. A

said slyly, watching with me as Timothy exited through

don’t you

probably family–related. He’s been

passed.”

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

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

him kiss you before he left. Is there something going

hesitated. I wasn’t too

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