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

how long

place, I stayed put in the car until he came around

taking in the

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

owed her. You locked me in that attic, left me to burn with

dropped his gaze, guilt–ridden.

doesn’t cut

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

Dexter hesitated.

you dare push it!” Melody

attic’s quite nice; let her

her fault. What makes you think that Phoebe should pay Melody back when Melody doesn’t have to pay anything back to

didn’t mean that.

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