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.

science. I’ll be a medical examiner when I graduate,” she

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

change her dream?

a bitter laugh. “She left me behind. Why should I keep promises? I’m going to be a forensic pathologist. I’ll catch that murderer.1 won’t let any

hung my head, silent for a long while.

just wanted her to be safe, to find someone who

with.

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

we arrived, Dexter was already

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

I hid outside, watching Dexter give Hank a

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

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open, and Dexter marched in, his face

in bed, went pale

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

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

just that my phone broke recently. and I haven’t had

grabbed him by the collar. “Care