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.

then did Dexter turn to look

as I watched Dexter’s gaze coolly sweep over me

my eyes on Melody. “Mr. Fitzgerald, is this lady your

offering

hand, was quick to respond, her voice tinged with anxiety. “Yes, we’ve already

understanding. “Your

with panic. “What

let out a cold laugh. “Perhaps I’m mistaken, but I heard that Dexter’s mother had already

me, as if blaming me for stirring trouble, but I insisted on disturbing their facade. “Mr. Fitzgerald,

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into me with

wasn’t my imagination – he was actually smiling. And there was a

but I couldn’t quite

eager to curry favor with Dexter, interjected, recalling that Dexter had once shown disdain for Phoebe. “Everyone in Sea City knows that Phoebe was just Mr. Fitzgerald’s sister, and she was the victim of

as Dexter’s glare turned deadly.