Chapter 62

I averted my gaze, unwilling to spare Dexter an extra glance. “I don’t need your help.”

Dexter chuckled. “I don’t know why you’re running, but if you get out now, they’ll surely take you

back.”

“Got nothing better to do?” I leaned back in the seat, my tone a mix of curiosity and annoyance.

Indeed, letting Dexter whisk me away was a plan.

“A bit,” he nodded.

“Get me out of this hospital,” I said firmly.

Without protest, Dexter signaled the driver to go.

crouched down in the footwell of the car, hiding from

conveniently blocking me from the

the hospital’s reach, Dexter told the driver to pull over in a safe spot.

the window, wary of Dexter. “Why

looked into my eyes for a long moment. “You remind me of someone I used to

I laughed, feeling a wave of

of sentiment –

If you run into any trouble, give me a call,”

out of the car. As his car drove away, I ripped the card to shreds and dumped

Melody, and that murderer owe me.

my hair up and tucking it under

few blocks, I borrowed a phone at a coffee shop and called Stella. I couldn’t just go to Stella; it was too risky. I needed

the other end was Stella’s familiar voice, hoarse from crying daily. “Who’s this?” Tears welled up in my eyes and I shook as I leaned on the table. “If you want to know how your best

edged with caution. “Who are

shut, fighting back

Chapter 62

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