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.

been together. I’ve fallen for

was firm and I refused to bow my head.

you’ve got that cheapness

each touch a release of his anger.

understand his madness.

me,

that was

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destined to atone for your sins with your life.” He was like an insatiable beast that was ready

screamed, begging

it was futile.

mouth was filled with

out as well as struggling. I accepted this as my

go?” After what felt like an eternity, I lay numb on the floor and

Melody.” he

I agreed. The truth didn’t matter

were cleaning up your family’s mess and paying debts. When you’ve paid your

to sleep with him to

we were even.

But I was determined to leave. I would earn the money, not as his lover and not in

Sea

Dexter took me to the hospital.

chosen bouquet from the flower shop

room.

frail smile. Her face soured upon seeing me. “Dexter… why did you

wealthy friends by her side started to stir.

down the stairs, and she still has the audacity to show up, huh?”

A rich girl