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 him. I won’t bother you anymore.”

and I refused to bow my

down. “It seems you’ve got that cheapness seared into your

was punishing, each touch

couldn’t understand

love me, yet sometimes

that was

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

begging for mercy.

was futile.

my mouth was filled

well as struggling. I

felt like an eternity, I lay numb on the floor

to Melody.” he

I agreed. The truth didn’t matter

family’s mess and paying debts. When you’ve paid your dues, I’ll let you go.” Dexter showered and left the bathroom wrapped in a

He meant for me to sleep with him to repay a supposed debt until

we were even.

would earn the money, not as his lover and

the Sea City Hospital.

at fout, Dexter took me to

the carefully chosen bouquet from

room.

frail smile. Her face soured upon

friends by her side started to

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

nerve?” A