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.

medical examiner when I graduate,” she said,

“Why? I thought we agreed you’d be

her dream?

promises? I’m going to be a forensic

a long while.

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

with.

to do with you,” she snorted,

time we arrived, Dexter was already there.

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

and I hid outside, watching Dexter give

cussed as his door was kicked in. “Who the heck is it? Can’t a guy

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swung open, and Dexter marched in, his face stone–cold.

in bed, went pale

blanket, he stammered, “Dexter, what are you doing

a long time.” Dexter’s voice was flat as he approached the bed. surveying the room. “Seems like you’ve been sleeping pretty

phone broke recently. and I

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