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

anything and I didn’t mean to get up. “Dexter, I owe you my life from that time

money I owed him, I would find

wants

room echoed with mockery

their fun and spilled their

until seven at night. Until my legs went numb and I collapsed into

up, stop

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again, I was alone in the hospital bed, hooked up

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

it was finally sunny.

in Sea City was lifeless and disheartening just

up as I walked down an alley and someone bumped

into me.

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

tall; his face was hidden under a cap and a mask, revealing only eyes

and covered my mouth; his breath and heartbeat were

and fast.

released me and turned to flee.

steal?” I

stayed silent. He had his back on me, bowing his head and

this bracelet might

bills and removed the bracelet

nor did he follow up.