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.”

grip tightened, and she reluctantly got out of the car,

help but smirk, wondering how long she could hold her

to the Fitzgeralds‘ place, I stayed put in the car until he came around to open

stepped out and looked around, taking in

inside first, I couldn’t keep quiet. “Dexter, I remember you used to let me stay in the attic room across the way.”

pointed to 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 of death. That’s on her, isn’t it?”

gaze, guilt–ridden. “Phoebe…

cut

at her makes stay

Dexter hesitated.

you dare push it!” Melody

ill. The attic’s quite nice; let her

did you do to me? It’s all her fault. What makes you think that Phoebe should pay Melody

mean that.

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