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.”

she reluctantly got out of the car, shooting me a venomous

wondering how long she could hold

stayed put in the

taking in

I remember you used to let me stay

space. “You said I pushed Melody and I owed her. You locked me in that attic, left me to burn with fever…

then dropped his gaze, guilt–ridden.

doesn’t cut

firmly. “Just looking at her makes stay there. She’s the one clinging

Dexter hesitated.

it!” Melody

The attic’s quite nice; let her

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 back to Phoebe?” I scoffed. “Dexter, your repentance seems a bit hypocritical,

didn’t mean

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