Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 15

Time seemed suspended as silence settled outside the door, I thought they had all left, but suddenly Dexter barged in.

Terror gripped me as I scrambled backward,

Dexter sneered, “Mom’s gone. Let’s see who’s going to protect you now.”

“Dexter… please, let me be,” I pleaded.

His grip was iron as he yanked me by the collar towards the bathroom.

“Disgusting! Clean yourself up.”

He was furious, probably thinking that I was tainted by those drunken louts the night before.

The cold water hit me like a wall of ice, stealing my breath away.

I was still feverish, yet he doused me with frigid water.

My mind was foggy, and I collapsed to the floor, unable to resist.

I was shaking uncontrollably.

“Melody’s awake. You’re going to apologize to her today!” Dexter commanded, disdainfully throwing the shower head at me.

“I won’t go…” I found some defiant courage. “I did nothing wrong…”

“Phoebe!” His rage seemed to peak, maybe thinking I was beyond saving.

“I’ve secured a spot to study abroad. In two months, I’ll be gone. Please… let me go,” I said, my eyes void of the love that once lived there. I despised him.

“Did Ryder secure that for you? How many times did you have to sleep with him for such loyalty?” Dexter snarled, forcing me to meet his gaze.

I looked into those eyes filled with fury and felt hopeless.

for him. I won’t bother you anymore.”

was firm and I

my hair, pinning me down. “It seems you’ve got that cheapness

punishing, each touch a release

couldn’t understand his

claimed not to love me, yet sometimes

was

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destined to atone for your sins with your life.” He was like an insatiable beast that was ready to tear me

begging

was

voice broke, and my mouth was filled with the taste of blood.

well as struggling. I accepted

me go?” After what felt like

to Melody.”

I agreed. The truth

years. We were cleaning up your family’s mess and paying debts. When you’ve paid your dues, I’ll let

to sleep with him to repay

we were even.

pay you back…” But I was determined to leave. I would earn the money,

Sea City Hospital.

afternoon at fout, Dexter took me

the carefully chosen bouquet from the flower

room.

Melody greeted him with a frail smile. Her face soured upon seeing me. “Dexter… why did you bring

by her side started

and she still has the audacity to show up,

A rich girl