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.

examiner when I graduate,” she said, her voice serious, her eyes locked

“Why? I thought we agreed you’d

change her

let out 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

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

someone who

with.

nothing to do with you,” she snorted, marching towards

the time we arrived, Dexter was already there.

as he stomped into the elevator, rode up,

Dexter give Hank a

kicked in. “Who the

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swung open, and Dexter marched in, his face

bed, went pale with fear.

“Dexter, what are you

flat as he approached

that my phone broke recently. and I haven’t had a chance to replace

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