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.

Now I know you didn’t mean it.”

I owe you my life from that time you desperately saved me,

for the money I owed him, I would find a

“If she wants

hospital room echoed with

fun and spilled their

the late afternoon until seven at night. Until my legs went numb and I collapsed

Get up,

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I woke up again, I was alone in the hospital

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

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

City was lifeless

thieff” The cry went up as I walked down an alley

into me.

desperate figure halted when he saw me. We stared

and a mask, revealing only eyes that were clear

me behind a dumpster and covered my mouth; his breath and heartbeat were

and fast.

released me and

I

He had his back on me, bowing his head and refusing to speak.

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

my pocket, I pulled out some bills and removed the bracelet from my wrist, placing them on the

nor did he follow