The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 234

The air was thick with tension as the camera continued to roll, capturing our lives for an audience whose hunger for closure drove the charade. I faced Bruce, desperation etched into every line of my face, as I attempted to plead with a man whose heart seemed shrouded in shadows.

“You won’t harm me,” I insisted, my voice shaky yet determined. “You care about me. Admit it.”

Bruce’s gaze bore into mine, his expression inscrutable. For a fleeting moment, I held my breath, hoping against hope that he’d buy into my deceit.

“You’re dumb if you really believe that,” Bruce sneered, his tone tinged with condescension.

“I guess so,” I stated. “I’ve had my fair share of hurt, but certain things are clear to me now.”

When he raised an eyebrow, I nearly lost some of my resolve. Either he wasn’t getting it, or I wasn’t pushing hard enough.

I squared my shoulders, my voice tinged with a feigned resolve. “I’ve let go of him, Bruce. If he wants to

come, that’s on him, but I want to start anew. And I’ll do whatever it takes.”

Bruce’s confusion was evident, his brow furrowing in disbelief. “You? Letting go? That’s a new one.”

Desperation gnawed at me, knowing I had to keep him convinced, keep him from seeing through my ruse. I summoned every ounce of courage, attempting to shift the conversation.

“I’ve let go of Timothy,” I lied, hoping my words would tug at his elusive softer side. “I want to start anew, and you can give me that chance.”

His confusion was palpable, the lines of his face etched with a mix of surprise and skepticism. “What are you trying to say?” Bruce’s voice was tense, a hint of vulnerability surfacing in his eyes.

I took a step closer, attempting to appeal to something within him, to bridge the gap between us.

“You’ve always been so sure of what you wanted,” I continued, my voice taking on a seductive tone, “unlike Timothy.”

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The mention of Timothy seemed to strike a chord in Bruce, a flicker of recognition passing through his

eyes before he masked it with a veil of indifference. My attempt at seduction, however, seemed to

embarrass him.

communicate effectively,” I pressed on, playing a risky

I think there’s sorgething deeper

cheeks flushed. “Stop it,” he demanded, and when I refused to look away, he

camera.

live broadcast. Bruce switched it off hastily, as if seeking to shield himself from the raw vulnerability that had been exposed.

I repeated. “You’d

guarded facade wavered slightly, his uncertainty flickering in

my heart racing with fear and revulsion, but I had to keep up the act. “I’m trying to

he started looking

Bruce,” I whispered,

pressing his lips against mine. I fought back the urge to recoil, masking my revulsion with a “false

eyes, silently praying for Timothy’s arrival. I could feel Bruce’s uncertainty, his hesitation evident in the way he kissed me. Every second felt like an

underlying fear. “Bruce, I want to start over, with you. I want to forget everything and just be with you.”

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His

softened momentarily, but suspicion lingered in his eyes. “Evie, I don’t believe you’ve suddenly

the moment propelling

else. Leave

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as he gazed at me with a mixture

suspicion. “You’re not making any sense,

buy more time for Timothy to arrive.

another kiss, Bruce’s demeanor seemed to shift slightly, a

what do you plan on doing?” he asked, his voice tinged with curiosity. “If we left?”

steadying myself before responding. “Whatever we

anymore, Bruce.”

I needed to keep up the charade. Bruce seemed to interpret my statement as a sexual

leave the city. The authorities will be here soon. Timothy has

from arousal to confusion. “Leave? But why? This is our chance to

to make him believe that *leaving was our only option. “Trust me, Bruce. We

from all

me, searching for any hint of deception. “But where will we go? How