Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 16

“If it wasn’t for Melody’s kindness, you’d be behind bars right now!” Dexter’s voice was icy with reproach.

Standing numbly. I refused to kneel down no matter what those around me said. Nor would I utter an apology.

“No apology? Fine, let her hang with us tonight. We’ll make sure she has a ‘good time‘,” a few heirs jeered with laughter.

Rooted to the spot, I faced Dexter, “I’ve explained it wasn’t me who pushed her. Why can’t you believe me?”

Dexter’s brow furrowed, his patience wearing thin.

“You’re a pathological liar…” he said.

“Enough…” I cut him off, unable to bear more hurt. “I’m sorry.” I turned to Melody with a forced

smile. “You win.”

Melody glanced at Dexter, “Forget it, her apology isn’t genuine.”

“Phoebe!” Dexter warned me.

I took a step back and placed the bouquet carefully on the ground.

I longed to receive a gift from Dexter before, even if it was just a bouquet of flowers. But there

wasn’t any.

My legs were shaking as I dropped to my knees.

Dexter looked away and said nothing.

up. Now I know you

“Dexter, I owe you my life from that time you desperately saved me, and now I’ve returned you

him, I would find

fists, “If she wants to kneel,

hospital room echoed with

had their fun and spilled their

seven at night. Until my legs went numb

up, stop faking!”

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13:14

Chartri 16

woke up again, I was alone in the hospital bed, hooked up to an IV.

and, Ignoring the pain in my feet, hobbled out of the hospital.

it was finally sunny. Nevertheless, the chill still lingered.

in Sea City was lifeless and disheartening

as

into me.

halted when he saw me. We stared into each

a cap and a mask, revealing only eyes that were clear and pleading.

a dumpster and covered my mouth; his breath

and fast.

pursuers passed, he released me and

steal?” I asked quietly..

back on me,

he was young. “I still have some money here, and this bracelet might

removed the bracelet from my wrist, placing them on the dumpster

said nothing, nor did he