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.

I know you didn’t mean it.” Melody was

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

him, I would find a way.

“If she wants

room echoed with mockery and laughter.

fun and spilled

afternoon until seven at night. Until

Get up, stop

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up again, I was alone in the hospital bed, hooked up to an IV.

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

finally sunny. Nevertheless, the chill

City was lifeless and disheartening just like

went up as I

into me.

he saw me. We stared into each other’s

hidden under a cap and a mask, revealing only eyes that were clear and pleading.

and covered my mouth; his breath and heartbeat were

and fast.

released me and

I

on me,

“I still have some money here, and this

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

did