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.”

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

couldn’t help but smirk, wondering how long she

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

stepped out and looked around, taking in the familiar yet foreign

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

the storage space. “You said I pushed Melody and I owed her. You locked me in that attic, left me to burn with fever… on the brink

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

Dexter hesitated.

dare push it!” Melody snapped,

quite nice; let

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?”

didn’t mean that.

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