The Hockey Star’s Remorse

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I found myself awakening to the first rays of daylight that streamed through the
curtains. My eyes blinked open, and as I turned to look at the room, 1 saw Olive
sitting on the edge of my bed, her big green eyes staring back at me.
“Good moming!” she exclaimed with a bright smile, her enthusiasm infectious
even at such an early hour.
I smiled back at her, pushing aside the weariness that clung to me. “Good
morning, Olive. Did you sleep well?”
Olive nodded enthusiastically, her pigtails bouncing with her movements. “I had
the best sleep ever! But now I'm hungry. Can we have pancakes, please?”
I chuckled at her enthusiasm. At least one of us got a good amount of rest.
“Pancakes it is, Olive. Why don't you play with breakfast ready for you?”
your toys for a bit, and I'll get
She nodded and hopped off the bed, her action figure in tow, ready to embark on
a new adventure in the world of her toys.
I dragged myself out of bed, which felt like an astronomical effort. The
responsibilities of taking care of Olive, supporting Scarlett, and now having
Timothy at my aid had begun to feel like an insurmountable juggling act. But
there was no time for self-pity; Olive needed me, and that was enough to keep
me going.
As I prepared breakfast, the scent of sugar and cinnamon filled the small kitchen.
The rhythmic sizzle of the batter in the pan provided a comforting soundtrack to
the morning. Olive’s laughter and chatter in the background added a touch of joy
to the day.
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Soon, a stack of fluffy pancakes adorned a plate, and I carried it to the table
where Olive had gathered her toys. She squealed in delight, her eyes lighting up
at the sight. It was a favorable look compared to the distant expression she'd
worn the day before.
After ensuring that she was handled for the moment, I left her to her breakfast. I
sat on the couch for a moment, unsure of what to do with myself. I had begun to
feel truly aimless without a firm to speed off to every morning.
I had felt so official in my office, dealing with clients from all backgrounds. Now, I
was confined to my apartment, seemingly under the thumb of some wealthy
people, I could only dream of being as blissfully unaware as Olive.
After a few minutes, I decided that I needed some fresh air to clear my mind and
gather my thoughts. The apartment had begun to feel like a cooker, the walls
closing in on me with each passing moment.
mailboxes. As I meandered through the hallway, lost in thought, I spotted
Timothy, standing by the communal mcking their
I stepped out into the hallway, the cool air a welcome relief. The hallway was
silent, save for the occasional shuffle of residents checking their envelopes and
packages.
pressure
sifting through a pile of
He was absorbed in his task, but his head shot up when he saw me approaching.
The unexpected encounter sent a rush of emotions through me, and I couldn't
help but feel a sense of anticipation.
“Timothy,” I said gently. “Hey.”
He closed the mailbox door and turned to face me, his expression pleasant. “Hi,
Evie. Didn't expect to see you so early. Just checking the mail.”
I nodded, feeling a sense of awkwardness in the air. The unspoken tension
between us had only grown stronger in recent weeks, and I couldn't keep
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“So, Timothy began suddenly, his voice heavy with a mixture of bitterness and
resolve, “Andy called me this morning. He said that Stella ran to his place.
The words hung in the air, and the room's temperature seemed to drop a few
degrees. The bitterness in Timothy's voice was evident. It was almost expected,
Stella running back to Andy.
“I know why she went to him,” Timothy continued, his anger simmering just
beneath the surface. “Aside from the obvious. She's running away from. the truth,
from the paternity test. She knows that the results will confirm what we already
know.”
“Oh,” was all I could muster beneath his cold switch in demeanor. After all that
time she spent trying to sink her claws into him, she ran off with another man. At
that point, I had no clue why she was fighting for Timothy when she could have
just called things off.
“I think he believes he’s gloating, like he won something.” Timothy stated. I'm
getting Stella to retake the paternity test.”
“Really?” I blurted out.
Timothy's voice was firm. I'm ready to settle this. Inmediately
I nodded in agreement. “It's the right thing to do, Timothy. Even if it hurts.”
Ti quirked an eyebrow at me, though he started to smirk. “Hurts? That's being
very generous. I'm more pissed that she tried to use the baby to
bait me into marrying her, more than anything.”
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I blinked wildly. “Oh...I guess I assumed you two had a thing going on. Even if
things were complicated.”
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Timothy shrugged, looking to the side. “Il wanted to do what was right, Evie. I
thought that was going to me my kid coming out of her, and I didn’t want to be
like my father. I wanted to be a responsible father and husband, even if it meant
sacrificing my own happiness.”
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I placed a hand on his arm. “You were trying to do the right thing. Life is messy,
and sometimes we find ourselves in situations we never expected.” Timothy
sighed, his gaze fixed me. “I swear, the only thing between Stella and I was her
desperation to claim me. I never wanted to stay with Stella. My heart belongs to
someone else.”
His words hit me like a wave, carrying a sense of both relief and trepidation.
Timothy's meaningful look afterward left me speechless, and I was unsure of how
to respond.
Before I could collect my thoughts, we were interrupted by a small, unexpected
voice. Olive poked her head out of the apartment, her eyes wide with curiosity.
“Hi!” she chirped, her voice filled with cheer. “Uncle Timothy, what are you doing
here?”
Timothy laughed, his eyes crinkling at the corners. “Morning, Olive. I'm Evie's
neighbor, so you'll probably be seeing me quite a lot!"
Olive beamed at him. “Do you want to come over for breakfast? Evie makes the
best pancakes!”
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Timothy looked at me, understanding
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Timothy turned to me, his eyes filled with a mix of warmth and meaning. “We'll
have time to talk and figure things out, but I got to get going.
I nodded, still processing the whirlwind of emotions that had enveloped us.
“Okay. We'll talk soon.”
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headed toward his apartment. The
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