The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 222

Chapter 222

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The steady hum of the office greeted me as I settled into my desk, the soft glow of the computer screen casting a familiar light across the workspace. With the weekend looming ahead, there was an air of excitement that mingled with the usual workday routine. I was determined to tie up loose ends before my much–anticipated

escape to a lakeview cabin with friends.

My fingers danced across the keyboard, navigating through documents and emails, ensuring that everything was in order. The responsibilities of my new role demanded attention to detail, and I prided myself on leaving no task unfinished. As I delved into my work, the occasional glance at the clock served as a gentle reminder that the weekend was drawing near.

The atmosphere in the office seemed different, a subtle shift that brought a sense of camaraderie among my coworkers. Perhaps it was the impending break or the shared anticipation of having a more personable boss. overlooking them. Whatever the reason, the normally polite exchanges took on a warmer tone.

Amid the organized chaos of the office, I found myself engaging in casual conversations with my coworkers. Beth and Sarah, my trusted confidantes in the workplace, beckoned me over to their desks. The backdrop of family photos and quirky desk accessories, which hadn’t been allowed previously, created an atmosphere of familiarity and comfort.

“Evie, you’re glowing today,” said Beth, propping her chin up in one hand. “Big plans for the weekend?”

I chuckled, nodding. “Heading to a lakeview cabin with some friends. Need a break from the city hustle, you know?”

Sarah leaned in, her eyes filled with curiosity. “Sounds like a dream. Anyone special joining you? Spill the details, Evie.”

“A special hockey player, perhaps?” Beth added.

A bashful smile crept across my face as I considered how to navigate the question. “Well, Timothy dropped me off this morning. He’s one of the friends coming along.”

the atmosphere took on a playful energy. Beth nudged me with her elbow,

feeling a sudden surge of self–consciousness. “Yeah, he’s coming. We’re

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a weekend getaway.”

Beth, and they shared a subtle grin. “You don’t look at him like ‘just a friend,“” Beth teased,

star like Timothy,” Sarah added with a playful wink. “Seems like only yesterday, people were hailing Timothy and Stella as some sort of

Beth added, taking a sip of her coffee. “But our

I felt

my

flush at the mention. “I–I

be modest, Evie. You and Timothy have something special,”

toward other topics, but the unease lingered within me. The guilt over the mention of Stella and the insinuations about Timothy and me gnawed at

never loved her, but Stella seemed to be truly attached to him. Not even Andy seemed to be a factor in her decisions, despite what the two were doing

idea of Timothy and me being together. Any of the previous shame around it seemed like a

clock ticked away, the friendly banter created a lighthearted ambiance, momentarily distracting

the remaining tasks, the office buzzed with the collective energy of a team looking forward to a well–deserved break. My junior

a senior associate, my schedule had become unpredictable, with cases and deadlines dictating the rhythm of my day. I had just wrapped up a particularly

As I approached the exit, I called out to the small cluster of

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Emergency calls un

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