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.

Now I know you didn’t mean it.” Melody was playing

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

I owed him, I would find

“If she wants to kneel, let her kneel

with mockery

and spilled

knelt on the cold floor from the late afternoon until seven at night. Until my legs went numb and I collapsed into unconsciousness.

Get up, stop faking!”

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Chartri 16

alone in the hospital bed, hooked

the pain in my feet, hobbled out of

of rain, it was finally

Sea City was lifeless and disheartening

as

into me.

halted when he saw me. We stared into each other’s eyes.

was hidden under a cap and a mask, revealing only eyes that were clear and pleading.

pulled me behind a dumpster and covered my mouth; his

and fast.

passed, he released me and turned to flee.

steal?” I

had his back on me, bowing his head and refusing to

here, and this bracelet might be worth some

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

said nothing, nor did he