Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 84

Subconsciously, my hand shot out to grab her arm, yanking her toward me. “Walk on the inside.”

Stella froze in place, her eyes wide as if she saw Phoebe’s ghost in my gestures.

“Who are you, exactly?” she murmured after a long pause, her bewilderment evident.

I merely smiled. “She never left; she’s always been here.”

Tears rimmed Stella’s eyes as she quickly looked away and strode toward the apartment complex.

Hank was hiding inside.

“So, what’s your plan after graduation? Hospital work or…” I asked casually, wondering if she’d stick to the life path we’d once envisioned.

We’d set our goals together: I’d talked about studying abroad for a while, and she wanted to pursue her Ph.D. after getting her Master’s, maybe even study overseas, too. Then we’d both return home triumphant – she’d be a life–saving doctor, and I’d be someone’s dedicated

secretary.

We’d make money happily, spend it together, travel, buy a home, and dream of the future.

minored in forensic science. I’ll be a medical examiner when I graduate,” she said, her voice serious, her eyes locked on

silence. “Why? I thought

her

going to be a forensic pathologist. I’ll catch that murderer.1 won’t let any

my head, silent for a long

to be safe, to find someone who loved her, to spend the rest

with.

is my business; it has nothing to do with you,” she snorted,

we arrived, Dexter was

car with a stormy expression, his anger palpable as he stomped into the elevator,

and I hid outside, watching Dexter

door was kicked in. “Who the heck is it? Can’t a guy get some

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open, and Dexter

went pale with

his blanket, he stammered, “Dexter, what are

time.” Dexter’s voice was flat as he approached the bed. surveying

out, “Dexter… It’s just that my phone broke recently. and I haven’t had a

he could finish, Dexter had grabbed him by the collar. “Care to explain