Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 108

Back then, before fate had dealt its harshest cards, my parents were still with me, and I had not yet found my way to the Fitzgerald household or transferred to a new school. By the time I had enrolled at the institution once graced by Dexter’s presence, he had long since tossed his graduation cap into the air and moved on.

Dexter approached our former teacher Mrs. Thompson, his arms carrying a thoughtful gift.

A look of contentment swept across Mrs. Thompson’s face. “I’m touched that all of you could. make it.” she said warmly.

Melody clung to Dexter’s arm relentlessly through the gathering.

Despite Dexter’s stoic facade, Melody radiated with a smile that was pure joy and contentment. Whether by the passing of months or by Melody’s own design, her pregnancy was now unmistakably evident.

Throughout the event, neither Dexter nor Melody spared a glance in Caleb’s and my direction.

Caleb caught my gaze lingering on Dexter and took my hand, his grip tightening gradually. An inexplicable fear washed over me; Caleb’s possessiveness could be as intimidating as the fiercest storm. It felt as if he was branding me with a label that screamed ‘mine‘, much like Dexter was to me before.

“Dexter, I’m sure you’ve crossed paths with Caleb before. Today, Foebe dragged someone here to act a part, insisting he’s Caleb, so I want you to decide if he’s the real deal or a fraud,” a classmate approached Dexter, attempting to strike up a conversation.

turn to look at Caleb

my face a defensive mask as I watched Dexter’s gaze coolly sweep over me before. he reclaimed his

scoffed, my eyes on Melody. “Mr. Fitzgerald,

offering no answer.

respond, her voice tinged with anxiety. “Yes, we’ve

“Your name is Phoebe?”

shifted, her eyes flickering with panic.

I heard that Dexter’s mother had already arranged an engagement for him,

at me, as if blaming me for stirring trouble, but I insisted

1038

into me with a

down at me it wasn’t my imagination – he was actually smiling. And there was a hint

was off, but I couldn’t quite put my

once shown disdain for Phoebe. “Everyone

trailed off as Dexter’s glare turned deadly.