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 eyes

was stunned, shocked into silence. “Why? I thought we agreed you’d be

her dream?

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

my head, silent for a long while. “Stella, that’s dangerous.”

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

with.

to do with you,” she snorted, marching

time we arrived, Dexter was already there.

stormy expression, his anger palpable as he stomped into

and I hid outside, watching Dexter give Hank

as his door was kicked in. “Who the heck

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door swung open, and Dexter marched

bed, went pale with fear.

blanket, he stammered, “Dexter, what are

for a long time.” Dexter’s voice was flat as he approached the bed. surveying the room. “Seems

terrified, his words stumbling out, “Dexter… It’s just that my phone broke recently. and I haven’t had a chance to replace

Dexter had grabbed him by the collar.