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.”

say 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 a way.

clenched his fists, “If she wants to kneel, let

room echoed with mockery and

and spilled their vile words.

from the late afternoon until seven at night.

up, stop faking!”

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

pulled out the needle and, Ignoring the pain in

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

City was lifeless and disheartening just like that.

Catch the thieff” The cry went up as I walked

into me.

halted when he saw me. We stared into each

face was hidden under a cap and

my mouth; his breath

and fast.

pursuers passed, he released me and turned to flee.

I

had his back on me,

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

removed the bracelet from my wrist, placing

did