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.”

got out of the car, shooting me a

but smirk, wondering how long she could hold

I stayed put in

stepped out and looked around, taking in the familiar yet

“Dexter, I remember you used to let me stay in the attic room across

in that attic, left me to burn with fever… on the brink of death. That’s on her, isn’t it?”

his gaze,

doesn’t cut

I pressed firmly. “Just looking at her makes stay there. She’s the one clinging to you, begging

Dexter hesitated.

it!” Melody

ill. The attic’s quite

did you do to me? It’s all her fault. What makes you think that Phoebe should pay Melody back when Melody doesn’t have to pay anything

my shoulders. “Phoebe, I didn’t mean that. She can stay in the attic.”

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