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.

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

“Why? I thought we

her

keep promises? I’m going to be

a

to be safe, to find someone who loved

with.

business; it has nothing to do with you,”

we arrived,

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

hid outside, watching Dexter give Hank

was kicked in. “Who the heck is it? Can’t

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and Dexter marched in, his face

in bed, went pale

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

was terrified, his words stumbling out, “Dexter… It’s just that my phone

Dexter had grabbed him by the collar. “Care