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.” Melody

up. “Dexter, I owe you my life from that time you desperately saved

money I owed him, I would find

clenched his fists, “If she wants to

hospital room echoed with

fun and spilled

the cold floor from the late afternoon until seven at night.

up, stop

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again, I was alone in the hospital

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

rain, it was finally sunny.

was lifeless and disheartening

as I walked down an alley

into me.

halted when he saw me. We stared into each

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

dumpster and covered my mouth;

and fast.

the pursuers passed, he released me

steal?” I

He had his back on me, bowing his head and refusing

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

some bills and removed the bracelet from my wrist, placing them on the dumpster before limping

nothing, nor did he follow up.