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

how

stayed put in the car until he came around to open

taking

keep quiet. “Dexter, I remember you used to let me stay in

“You said I pushed Melody and I owed her. You locked me in that attic, left me to burn with fever… on the brink of death. That’s on her, isn’t

then dropped his gaze, guilt–ridden. “Phoebe… I’m sorry”

doesn’t cut

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

Dexter hesitated.

you dare push it!”

attic’s quite

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

my shoulders. “Phoebe, I didn’t mean that. She can stay in the attic.”

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