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.

know you didn’t mean it.”

and I didn’t mean to get up. “Dexter, I owe you my life from that time you desperately saved me, and now I’ve

the money I owed him, I would find a way.

his fists, “If she wants to kneel, let her kneel here!”

room echoed with mockery and laughter.

their fun and spilled

late afternoon until seven

Get up,

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was alone in the

out the needle and, Ignoring the pain

it was finally sunny.

was lifeless and disheartening just

as I walked down

into me.

he saw me. We stared into each other’s eyes.

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

and covered my

and fast.

he released me and turned to flee.

I

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

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

out some bills and removed the bracelet from

nothing, nor did he follow up.