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.”

out of the car, shooting me a

how long she

put in the car until he came around to open my door.

around, taking in the familiar yet

couldn’t keep quiet. “Dexter, I remember you used to let me stay in the attic room across

in that attic, left me to burn with fever… on the brink of

then dropped his gaze, guilt–ridden. “Phoebe…

cut it.

too? That’s only fair,” I pressed firmly. “Just looking at her makes stay there. She’s the one clinging to you, begging for your protection.”

Dexter hesitated.

Larson! Don’t you dare push it!” Melody snapped, losing

attic’s quite nice; let

think that Phoebe should pay

“Phoebe, I didn’t mean that. She can stay

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