The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 170
The discovery of Stella and Andy's affair had left Timothy seething with anger and
a newfound sense of determination. He couldn't allow their betrayal to go
unpunished, not when the truth could help Evie's case against Stella. As he sped
through the rain-soaked streets, his grip on the steering wheel tightened with
each passing moment.
The rain fell in a steady, unforgiving downpour, reflecting the tempest within
Timothy's heart. He drove with a singular purpose, the images of Stella and Andy
flashing in his mind. They had been free to do as they pleased with one another,
meanwhile. Timothy had been “tasked” to stay away from Evie, not like he would
have.
Timothy parked his car, the engine rumbling to a halt. He took a deep breath, his
chest rising and falling. The rain battered his car's windshield, echoing his
tumultuous emotions. He reached for the umbrella resting on the passenger seat
and stepped out into the unforgiving weather.
The walk to Stella's apartment felt longer than it ever had before. Each step
carried him closer to the confrontation he had been dreading and desiring in
equal measure. His knuckles turned white around the handle of the umbrella as
he approached her door, ready to knock and face the woman who had shattered
his
trust.
The rain-slicked path seemed to stretch endlessly, every second drawing him
closer to the precipice of his emotions. Finally, he stood before Stella's door,
raindrops dancing on the surface of the umbrella. His heart pounded like a drum,
the adrenaline coursing through his veins urging him to take action.
As he reached Stella's door, he noticed that it was slightly ajar, and his heart
sank. He could hear murmured voices from inside, and a knot of unease formed
in his
stomach.
He let down his umbrella and propped it against the wall by the door, prepared
for any confrontation to take place. Clearly, Stella wasn't alone.
Just as he was about to push the door open, it swung wide, revealing a sight that
Timothy had expected. Andy, disheveled and looking as guilty as a child caught
stealing cookies, emerged from Stella's apartment. He glanced up and met
Timothy's gaze, his eyes widening in surprise.
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“Timmy.” Andy stammered, his voice trembling. “I didn’t expect to see you here. I,
uh, had some business with Stella. Important stuff.”
Timothy's anger flared, and he clenched his fists, struggling to contain it.
“Business, Andy?" he hissed through gritted teeth. “Is that what you call it?
You've been doing more than just “business’ with Stella, haven't you?”
Andy's face paled, and he fumbled for words, but before he could respond, Stella
appeared from the shadows of her apartment. She wore an expression of
innocence that made Timothy's blood boil. “Timothy, darling,” she said sweetly.
“What brings you here?”
Timothy's jaw tightened as he stared at her, his eyes filled with a burning rage.
“Cut the act, Stella,” he snapped. “I know exactly what you've been doing with
Andy behind my back.”
Stella's eyes widened in shock, her mask slipping for the first time. “What are you
talking about?” she stammered, her voice trembling.
Timothy looked to see Andy already running to his car. His car roared to life and
he barely took a minute before peeling out of the lot, the rain splashing beneath
his tires.
Timothy looked back at Stella, noticing the hurt on her face, and he took a step
closer. His voice icy and laced with venom, and began, “Don’t play dumb with
me, Stella. You and Andy have been getting pretty physical behind my back.”
Stella's shoulders slumped, and she let out a shaky breath. She couldn't deny it
any longer. “You say that like you actually care”
“I don't,” he said without hesitation, shutting the door behind him. “Not that part,
at least. You've been nagging me about Evie this whole time, saying she'll ruin
your wedding plans, when all along you've been screwing around with my
brother.”
“So then we're even!” Stella snapped, jamming a finger into his chest. “Come on,
Tim, don’t ask so high and mighty. You know better than I what you would've
done. with her had your reputation not been on the line.”
“Because of the baby, right?” Timothy asked, raising an eyebrow.
This made Stella pause, and she looked down at her stomach, as if to check if it
was still there. Timothy/shook his head.
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“I want you to have another paternity test done, Stella,” he said eventually, and
Stella's eyes bugged.
“Excuse me?” she gasped.
“This time, with Andy involved. If the results are different from the one showed
me, you can say goodbye to your precious reputation, your career, and your
comfortable life. I'll make sure the world knows what you've done.”
Stella's eyes darted around, and her desperation showed. “And what if the
results. are the same, Timothy? What then?”
He leaned in closer, his breath hot against her car, and his voice became a
menacing whisper. “We'll just have to find out, won't we?”
Desperation clawed at her, and she rushed to her desk, grabbing a legal packet
and shoving it at him. “Fine! Here! These are the authorization papers you
wanted. It's what you wanted, right?”
Her eyes were pleading as he glanced down at the documents, surprised that
she'd even remembered, let alone considered it.
“And I'll drop the protective order against Evic,” she added hastily, practically
throwing out random promises at that point. “Just please, don’t do anything
drastic,” she added.
Timothy took the papers, his eyes never leaving Stella's. “You do that,” he said
icily, before turning on his heel and leaving her apartment without another word.
As Timothy walked back to his car, a mixture of triumph and bitterness swirled
within him. He had forced Stella's hand, but he couldn't shake the sense of
betrayal that still weighed heavily on his heart. The woman he had loved and
trusted had been lying to him, deceiving him with another man, and it was a
wound that cut deep.
Once inside his car, he took out his phone and dialed Evie’s number. She
answered after a few rings, her voice laced with anticipation. “Timothy? What's
going on?"
Timothy sighed, feeling lighter than ever. “She signed them.”
There was a moment of silence at first, then Evie stuttered, “The authorization
papers? She actually signed them?”
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“Yep.” He started up his car and buckled his seatbelt. “I got her to sign them.”
“That's amazing!” she shouted at first, then grunted before assuming a more
professional tone. Timothy couldn't help but chuckle.
“That's good,” Evie corrected herself. “Bring them over. We move from here.”
can discuss our next
Timothy sighed heavily. “I just hope it's all worth it in the end.”
Evie’s tone turned reassuring. “It will be, Timothy. The truth has a way of coming
out, and we're one step closer to it now. I'll see you soon.”
With that, they hung up, and Timothy slipped his phone back into his pocket. A
sense of accomplishment began to mingle with the simmering anger that still
lingered within him. He had done what needed to be done, and now things were
set in motion.
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sense of power. The rain continued
to pour, but it no longer felt
oppressive; instead, it washed away
the residue of his anger, leaving
behind a cool, cleansing sensation.
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Yet, there was also a hint of anxiety that clung to him. Evie’s casual invitation, to
her whom no less, had caught him off guard. It wasn't just the fact that they were
meeting outside their usual professional settings, but the way she had said it had
left him slightly anxious.
It felt like an invitation into her personal space, an invitation he hadn't been
prepared for.
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