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.

a medical examiner when I graduate,” she said, her voice serious, her

into silence. “Why? I thought we agreed you’d be a doctor.”

change her dream?

should I keep promises? I’m going to be a forensic pathologist. I’ll catch that murderer.1 won’t let any criminal

my head, silent for a long while. “Stella,

someone who loved her, to spend the rest of

with.

to do

we arrived, Dexter was already

stepped out of his car with a stormy expression, his anger palpable as he stomped into the elevator, rode up, and kicked the door

and I hid outside, watching Dexter

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

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and Dexter marched in, his

went pale

he stammered, “Dexter, what are you doing here?”

you for a long time.” Dexter’s voice was flat as he approached the

that my phone broke recently.

Dexter had grabbed him by the collar. “Care to explain