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.

get up. Now I know you didn’t mean it.” Melody was playing

get up. “Dexter, I owe you my life from

him, I would

“If she wants to kneel, let her

room echoed with mockery and laughter.

fun and spilled

seven at night. Until my

up, stop

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alone in the

the needle and, Ignoring the pain in my feet, hobbled out

it was finally sunny.

in Sea City was lifeless and disheartening just like that.

the thieff” The cry went up as I walked

into me.

halted when he saw me. We stared into each other’s eyes.

hidden under a cap and a mask, revealing only eyes that were clear

a dumpster and covered my mouth; his breath and heartbeat were close

and fast.

pursuers passed, he released me

steal?” I

his back on me, bowing his head and refusing to

money here, and this bracelet might be worth some cash.

removed the bracelet from

nothing, nor did he follow