Chapter 298

Melody had clearly thrown down the gauntlet, and her instincts kicked in as she reached for the passenger’s door, intent on claiming her rightful spot.

Dexter seemed utterly oblivious.

But as I stood there, refusing to get in, he stepped out and cajoled in a hushed tone, “Phoebe…”

Isn’t riding shotgun á privilege reserved for your girlfriend? What the heck is she?” I asked, my voice tinged with hurt.

Dexter winced, then offered an explanation. “She gets carsick.”

I made a retching gesture. “Well, I’m pregnant and even more carsick.”

Dexter glanced at Melody. “Sorry, shotgun’s for Phoebe today. She’s not feeling well.”

of the car, shooting me a venomous look.

smirk, wondering how long she could

to the Fitzgeralds‘ place, I stayed put in the car until

looked around, taking in the familiar

get inside first, I couldn’t keep quiet. “Dexter, I remember you used to let me stay in the

in that attic, left me

gaze, guilt–ridden. “Phoebe…

cut it.

fair,” I pressed firmly. “Just looking at

Dexter hesitated.

you dare push it!”

quite nice;

her fault. What makes you think that Phoebe should pay Melody back when Melody doesn’t have to pay anything back to Phoebe?” I scoffed. “Dexter, your repentance seems a bit hypocritical, doesn’t it?”

mean that. She

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