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 was

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

money I owed him, I would find

she wants to kneel,

room echoed with

their fun and spilled their

from the late afternoon until seven at

up,

1/3

13:14

Chartri 16

I woke up again, I was alone in

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

finally sunny. Nevertheless, the chill

City was lifeless

went up as I walked down an

into me.

halted when he saw me. We stared into each other’s

face was hidden under a cap and

pulled me behind a dumpster and covered my mouth; his

and fast.

passed, he released

I asked quietly..

back on me, bowing

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

bills and removed the bracelet from my wrist, placing them on

said nothing, nor did he