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.”

and she reluctantly got out of the car, shooting me a venomous look.

smirk, wondering how long she could hold

put in the car until

around, taking in

keep quiet. “Dexter, I remember you used to let me stay in the attic room across the way.”

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

gaze,

cut it.

debts too? That’s only fair,” I pressed firmly. “Just looking at her makes stay there. She’s the

Dexter hesitated.

it!” Melody snapped, losing her composure.

attic’s quite nice; let her

then, I was pregnant, Dexter. What did you do to me? It’s all 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,

I didn’t mean that. She can stay in the attic.”

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