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 didn’t mean it.” Melody

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

owed him, I would find

fists, “If she wants to kneel, let her kneel

hospital room echoed with mockery

had their fun and spilled their vile

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

Get up,

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again, I was alone in the

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

days of rain, it was finally sunny. Nevertheless, the chill still

was lifeless and

him! Catch the thieff” The cry went up as I walked down an alley and someone bumped

into me.

when he saw me. We stared

his face was hidden under a cap and a mask, revealing only eyes that were

and covered my mouth; his breath and heartbeat

and fast.

he released me and turned to

I

had his back on me, bowing his head and refusing

and this bracelet might be worth some cash. I’ll give it all to

pocket, I pulled out some bills and removed the bracelet from

said nothing, nor did he follow