Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 16

“If it wasn’t for Melody’s kindness, you’d be behind bars right now!” Dexter’s voice was icy with reproach.

Standing numbly. I refused to kneel down no matter what those around me said. Nor would I utter an apology.

“No apology? Fine, let her hang with us tonight. We’ll make sure she has a ‘good time‘,” a few heirs jeered with laughter.

Rooted to the spot, I faced Dexter, “I’ve explained it wasn’t me who pushed her. Why can’t you believe me?”

Dexter’s brow furrowed, his patience wearing thin.

“You’re a pathological liar…” he said.

“Enough…” I cut him off, unable to bear more hurt. “I’m sorry.” I turned to Melody with a forced

smile. “You win.”

Melody glanced at Dexter, “Forget it, her apology isn’t genuine.”

“Phoebe!” Dexter warned me.

I took a step back and placed the bouquet carefully on the ground.

I longed to receive a gift from Dexter before, even if it was just a bouquet of flowers. But there

wasn’t any.

My legs were shaking as I dropped to my knees.

Dexter looked away and said nothing.

up. Now I know you didn’t mean it.”

didn’t say anything and I didn’t mean to get up. “Dexter, I owe you my life from that time you

owed him, I would find a way.

his fists, “If she wants to kneel, let her kneel

hospital room echoed with mockery and laughter.

fun and spilled their vile words.

from the late afternoon until seven at

up,

1/3

13:14

Chartri 16

up again, I was alone in the hospital bed, hooked up to an

out the needle and, Ignoring the pain in my feet, hobbled out

finally

City was lifeless and disheartening

thieff” The cry went up as I walked

into me.

figure halted when he saw me. We stared into

tall; his face was hidden under a cap and a mask, revealing only eyes that

me behind a dumpster and covered my mouth;

and fast.

the pursuers passed, he released me and

I asked quietly..

me, bowing his head

this bracelet might

and removed the bracelet from my wrist, placing them on the dumpster before limping

said nothing, nor did he