Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 15

Time seemed suspended as silence settled outside the door, I thought they had all left, but suddenly Dexter barged in.

Terror gripped me as I scrambled backward,

Dexter sneered, “Mom’s gone. Let’s see who’s going to protect you now.”

“Dexter… please, let me be,” I pleaded.

His grip was iron as he yanked me by the collar towards the bathroom.

“Disgusting! Clean yourself up.”

He was furious, probably thinking that I was tainted by those drunken louts the night before.

The cold water hit me like a wall of ice, stealing my breath away.

I was still feverish, yet he doused me with frigid water.

My mind was foggy, and I collapsed to the floor, unable to resist.

I was shaking uncontrollably.

“Melody’s awake. You’re going to apologize to her today!” Dexter commanded, disdainfully throwing the shower head at me.

“I won’t go…” I found some defiant courage. “I did nothing wrong…”

“Phoebe!” His rage seemed to peak, maybe thinking I was beyond saving.

“I’ve secured a spot to study abroad. In two months, I’ll be gone. Please… let me go,” I said, my eyes void of the love that once lived there. I despised him.

“Did Ryder secure that for you? How many times did you have to sleep with him for such loyalty?” Dexter snarled, forcing me to meet his gaze.

I looked into those eyes filled with fury and felt hopeless.

together. I’ve fallen for

and I refused to bow

just fine!” He yanked my hair, pinning me down. “It seems you’ve got that cheapness seared

strength was punishing, each touch

understand his

me, yet sometimes

that was

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sins with your life.” He was like an insatiable beast that was ready

screamed, begging for

it was

and my mouth was

crying out as well as struggling. I accepted this as my penance to the Fitzgeralds.

take for you to let me go?” After what felt like an eternity, I lay numb

Melody.” he insisted.

I agreed. The truth didn’t matter

years. We were cleaning up your family’s mess and paying debts. When you’ve paid your dues, I’ll let you go.” Dexter showered and left the bathroom wrapped

what he meant. He meant for me to

we were even.

I was determined to leave. I would earn the

the Sea City Hospital.

took

from the flower

room.

Her face soured upon seeing me. “Dexter…

wealthy friends by her side started

out! She pushed Melody down the stairs, and she still has the audacity to show up, huh?”

nerve?” A rich girl advanced