The Hockey Star’s Remorse

hapter 218

The city sprawled beneath us as Timothy’s car glided through the streets. The familiar city lights blurred into a hazy glow, almost dizzying to look at.

The drive back to our apartments was filled with a heavy silence. The disastrous dinner replayed in my mind like a haunting melody, and I couldn’t shake the image of my mother out of my mind. I felt around in my pocket for the slip of paper she had handed me, her number sprawled across its surface.

As Timothy parked the car, he turned to me with a remorseful expression. “Evie, I’m so sorry about tonight. I had no idea it would turn out like that.”

I offered a half–smile, attempting to downplay the severity of the situation. “It’s okay. It was the thought that counted, right?”

He sighed. “I just wanted you to meet my father and, well, I didn’t anticipate the whole Mia situation.”

I nodded, the bitterness of the evening still fresh in my mind. “It’s not your fault. I appreciate you wanting to bring me anyway, even if it was more than I bargained for.”

He gave me a sympathetic look. “I had no idea your mother was Mia. I wouldn’t have invited you if I did.”

I shrugged, trying to dismiss the weight of disappointment. “It’s fine. It’s not like I expected her to be Mother of

the Year.”

Timothy ran a hand through his hair, his eyes searching for the right words. “I just feel so awful. I mean, what do you say to that? I never meant to put you in such an awkward situation.”

“It’s not your fault,” I repeated. “I just need some time to process everything.”

As we stepped out of the car, he wrapped his arm around me and we walked inside. As we reached my door, Timothy turned to me with a sincerity that eased the tension.

“I hope you know that I’m here for you. If you need anything, just let me know.”

I smiled. “Thank you.”

Timothy leaned in, his lips brushing against mine. I found myself responding, wrapping my arms around his neck.

1/5

SEMANA

OX

VIVARA

Emergency calls only

Chapter 218

and pulling him closer so that our bodies melded together.

X047% 10:54

+6

We stumbled backward, our lips still locked, and his back slammed into his apartment door. We broke apart for a

moment as he searched for his keys and jammed them into the lock.

my hand and

whispered confessions. It was the loudest I’d ever been, my nails dragging down his bare back and leaving streaks of broken skin as he drove into me. The friction left me delirious, and I felt my mind slip away as

that had been locked away for a long time. Neither of us was able to get enough, clinging onto each

of desire.

into the room, I grumbled and attempted to turn away, my head

looked down, I saw a pair of arms wrapped

events of the night replayed

him. The room was silent, except for the steady rhythm of his breathing. As I searched the room for my clothes, my

as I tiptoed towards the door, leaving behind the tangled sheets and the traces of our momentary connection. Timothy patted the space beside him,

slipped out the door, only to be met with the cold, wet touch of Duke’s nose in my

my voice low. He circled around me, jumping with glee.

I pressed a finger to my lips,

barking echoed through the apartment, undoubtedly rousing Timothy from his slumber. Panic surged within me as I glanced back at

2/5

SEMANA

OX

VIVARA

Emergency calls only u

Chapter 218

047% 10:54

+5

his eyes, his expression shifting from confusion to hurt as he spotted me near the exit. “Hey, where are you running off

and I settled on a half–truth. “I have a ton of work to cover at the office. I also didn’t think you’d want me to

expression deepened into a frown. “Evie, you’re always welcome here. You

heat returned to my cheeks and I looked away, as though

hair, looking genuinely concerned.

honesty. “It’s not you, Timothy. I

softened and a sly grin emerged on his

after. I didn’t even think we’d spend the night together. It felt so soon yet long awaited

continued, “how about I make you breakfast?

a hint of relief washed over me. “Breakfast sounds good,” I admitted, a grateful smile

Timothy busied himself in the kitchen, the scent of sizzling bacon and brewing coffee filled the air. The rhythmic clatter of pans and the soft hum of conversation between us created a comforting ambiance,

domestic.

Timothy’s presence was warm and inviting, and I couldn’t help but contrast it to how our first time was, I admittedly felt less clumsy this time around,

daring.

the awkwardness of the morning dissipating with each shared smile. It all felt so natural. I tossed Duke

warm and inviting, met mine. “You know, we could both stay

3/5

SEMANA

OX

VIVARA

Emergency calls only O

Chapter 218

my thigh beneath the table

*三四47%

047% 10:54

+5