Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 16

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 was playing nice.

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

money I owed him, I

his fists, “If she wants to kneel,

with

had their fun and spilled their

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

Get up,

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I woke up again, I was alone in

the pain in my feet, hobbled out of

was finally

lifeless and disheartening just like

went up as I walked down an alley and someone bumped

into me.

me. We stared into each

under a cap and a mask, revealing only

a dumpster and covered my mouth; his breath

and fast.

released me and

I

me, bowing

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

removed the bracelet from

nothing, nor did

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