Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 180

Chapter 180

Hailey lowered her gaze before speaking again. “You know, Phoebe really loved Dexter… and Dexter, he’s the big shot now, head honcho of Fitzgerald Group. The company’s fate is in his hands; he can’t afford a scandal.”

She was telling me all this to convince me of Dexter’s love for Phoebe and to plead for a chance on Phoebe’s behalf.

“Why didn’t you ever tell Phoebe the truth? You had so many chances…” My voice was hoarse with emotion.

Was I resentful? Maybe just a bit…

“I loved Phoebe too much; I saw her like my own daughter. I dreamed of us truly becoming a family. They were engaged, and Phoebe adored Dexter. I always thought that one day, Dexter would come to his senses and treat Phoebe right. He loved her…” Hailey seemed to be deceiving herself more than anyone.

I couldn’t help but laugh, a sorrowful chuckle that brought tears to my eyes.

In that moment, I realized how selfish people could be.

Living with the Fitzgeralds all these years, could Hailey really not see the hurt and emotional abuse Dexter inflicted on me? Was she blind to my cautious steps and the feeling of being an

outsider in their home?

Dexter wasn’t my savior, and I wouldn’t have felt indebted to him,

have let him

pride, too. If I’d known I owed him nothing, he’d have no excuse, no right to hurt

love him, or

be shackled.

forced me into something and made him face

consequences.

brutality, all because of a supposed debt – for him rushing into flames to save me, to save my parents, to prevent their bodies

recognition.

could’ve all been avoided. Hailey could

me captive in the name of love – one feared

saved Phoebe’s life?” I took a deep

less reason to

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