FULL NOVELXO Chapter 99
Chapter 99
TIMOTHY POV
Timothy couldn't shake the weight of his conversation with Josh from his mind as
he walked into the hockey arena. The revelation that Bruce had been
blackmailing him had shaken him to the core, and it was a burden he couldn't
carry alone. But as he laced up his skates and prepared for another long
practice, he couldn't help but feel conflicted.
He wanted to protect Evie, but she refused him. If Bruce acted out like before, he
couldn't entertain the idea of him harming her in any way. That was more painful
than not seeing her at all.
He knew very!
about Bruce, most of his knowledge stemming from rumors and the occasional
run in with the guy. In those brief moments, he could already tell that Bruce was a
criminal in the making, if he hadn't been one already. It made Timothy's stomach
turn just thinking about how Evie had to live in the same house as that
degenerate.
As Timothy stepped onto the ice, his teammates greeted him with nods and
smiles. The rink was a sanctuary, a place where he could temporarily escape
the chaos of his thoughts. But today, the familiar feel of the cold ice beneath his
skates and the sound of the puck hitting the boards did little to ease his inner
turmoil.
Timothy's focus wavered as he skated through the drills, his mind drifting back to
Evie and the desperate situation she found herself in. The temptation to abandon
practice and go to her aid was strong, but he knew that she had rejected his help.
It was a painful realization, and it left him feeling helpless and conflicted.
Timothy's thoughts were adrift as he glided across the ice during another grueling
hockey practice. The recent turmoil involving Bruce and Evie had cast a long
shadow over his mind, making it nearly impossible to concentrate on the drill.
As the practice continued, Timothy's newfound ferocity became increasingly
apparent. He battled fiercely for the puck, his body colliding with opponents in a
way that surprised even himself. His teammates didn’t complain, however. In
fact, they seemed pleased with the attitude, like it gave him the edge they were
looking for.
One of his teammates, Scott, skated over to Timothy after practice. He clapped.
Timothy on the back, a grin on his face. “Timothy, you were on fire out there
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today! Are you heading out to dinner with the rest of us after practice?”
Timothy wiped the sweat from his brow and glanced at Scott.
“Thanks, man,” Timothy replied, his voice somewhat distant. “I appreciate the
invite, but I think I'm just going to head to the showers and call it a night. Got
some stuff on my mind, you know?”
Scott nodded, giving him a thumbs up. “No problem, buddy. Catch you at the
next practice.”
With that, Timothy skated away from the conversation, his mind still a whirlwind
of thoughts and emotions. He knew that he needed some space to process
everything that had happened, and the solitude of the locker room and the
soothing rush of the shower offered a brief respite from the chaos of his thoughts.
As he entered the locker room, the familiar scent of sweat and hockey gear
greeted him. The room was filled with the sounds of teammates joking and
chatting as they prepared to shower and change.
Timothy found his own corner and undressed quickly, the weight of the day's
events hanging heavily over him. As he turned on the shower and stepped
beneath the cascading water, he found that the icy temperatures did little to calm
him. The pain he saw in Evie’s eyes still haunted him.
Once he had showered and dressed, Timoy made his way out of the locker
room. As he turned the corner, he spotted Alex just a few feet away.
Timothy's curiosity got the better of him, and he slowed his pace, pretending to
tie his shoelaces as he observed the interaction from a distance. Alex was
engaged in a hushed conversation with a random man, their voices barely
audible over the echoing sounds of the emptying arena.
Timothy strained to catch any words he could, and as he focused, he overheard
something that sent a chill down his spine. The words “fair return” came from
Alex's mouth as he slipped a wad of cash into the man’s hands.
The implications of those words hit Timothy like a freight train. Fixed matches in
the hockey league were not only illegal but could ruin careers and reputations.
He had only seen one case of that in his whole career, and he figured nobody
else would be dumb enough to continue it.
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As Alex finished his conversation and turned to walk away, he caught sight of
Timothy. Their eyes locked for a moment, and Alex gave him a sly wink before
disappearing around the corner, leaving Timothy both confused and frustrated.
Timothy had never been one to involve himself in the rivalries and politics of the
hockey world. He simply loved the game and the thrill of competition. But now, he
found himself once again being thrust into a world of deceit.
He had already gained a small reputation for causing trouble merely for speaking
up against the corruption. Of course, he was praise by dedicated fans and
supportive teammates alike for him and Evie setting things right, but that came
with encroaching on the territory of shadier figures. He almost wondered what
Stella's father was doing now since he was already pretty well established.
The fortunate side of that was not having Stella around to constantly cling onto
him wherever he went. Her desperate attempts at grabbing his attention only
brought on unwanted attention from the press. Supposedly, angering her father
was all Timothy needed to push her away for good.
That night, as Timothy returned home, he couldn't shake the feeling of unease
that had settled over him. The possibility of Alex's involvement in a fixed match
was like watching a ticking time bomb, waiting to explode and bring more chaos.
before the dust had even settled.
As he stepped out of his car and made his way to the front door, he was met with
a sight that left him even more bewildered.
On the farthest part of the lot, Evie stood by her car, her figure adorned in a skin
tight dress and heavy makeup that was starkly different from her usual modest
and understated style.
Timothy's heart raced as he watched her. The dim glow of the streetlights cast
long. shadows on the pavement, and he couldn't help but wonder where she was
going dressed like that. His instincts told him that something was amiss.
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Right as Timothy was about to call
out to her, Evie ducked into the
passenger seat of ther. ahi the
driver starfed\up the engine. He
scrunched up his face and backed
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He climbed back into
life as he pulled out of the driveway, keeping a safe
she drove through the quiet streets of the city.
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