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.

for him. I won’t bother

firm and I refused to

my hair, pinning me down. “It seems you’ve got that cheapness seared into your bone.

was punishing, each touch

couldn’t understand his

me, yet

that was

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destined to atone for your sins with your life.” He was like

begging for mercy.

was futile.

my voice broke, and my mouth was filled with

I

you to let me go?” After what felt like an eternity, I lay numb on the floor and asked

Melody.”

The truth didn’t matter

family’s mess and paying debts. When you’ve paid

he meant. He meant for me to

we were even.

I would earn

the Sea City

afternoon at fout, Dexter took me

carefully chosen bouquet from the flower shop

room.

him with a frail smile. Her face soured upon seeing me. “Dexter… why did you bring her?”

friends by her side started to

She pushed Melody down the stairs, and she still has the audacity

A rich girl advanced and