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Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace (Dexter and Phoebe) novel Chapter 4

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Phoebe, thanks a bunch. I didn’t expect you to be such a gutsy girl.Melody came over to schmooze with me. She was holding my hands with this fake concern, but her eyes were screaming threat

I shook off her clutches and, with my stomach growling, I bolted from the Fitzgeralds and went to a hospital. I should’ve thrown in the towel right then and there.- 

In the hospital

You’re pregnant for two months. Didn’t you notice? Let’s keep an eye on it for a while.” 

I sat there stunned. My whole body was shaking like a leaf as I stared at the test results

Pregnant

Of all the times to get knocked up, it had to be now

Dexter didn’t love me, so he sure as hell wouldn’t want the baby on board. Even with a baby on board, he wouldn’t change his tune about me he’d just think I was playing dirty to trap him into marriage

Five days before my death

I mustered every ounce of courage to tell Dexter about the baby thing. If he didn’t want it, I’d get 

it taken care of and then I’d split for good. No more clingy exgirlfriend drama

But when I called, it was like talking to a brick wall he wouldn’t pick up

The last call got answered, but it was Melody on the line, Phoebe, you looking for Dexter? He’s beat and needs rest.” 

Why spill the beans to her? Just tell her to buzz off,Dexter’s voice buzzed through with Melody’s giggles in the background. Dexter, cut it out. I’m on my period and you’re not laying a finger on me today.” 

I sat there, phone in hand, numb and stiff as a board on the couch

That night, Dexter came back with Melody in tow

Why the hell did you bring her?Dexter’s mother Hailey frowned, clearly not thrilled

Mom, Melody and I are getting engaged. Just wanted to give you the heads up,Dexter’s voice was firm, leaving no room for argument

Hailey was gobsmacked. She instinctively glanced my way. I felt tears welling up, but kept my lips sealed

I don’t agree, you and Phoebe have a prior engagementHailey tried to object

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Melody’s got a target on her back from some killer who goes after single, unmarried women. We’re going public with our engagement.Dexter declared

His favoritism for Melody was blatant

I felt a storm brewing in my stomach, and with a sudden jolt, I dashed for the bathroom to hurl my guts out

What am I to him? I thought

I still remembered the car crash that killed my parents when I was eighteen. I was trapped in the twisted metal; the car was ablaze and was ready to blow any second

Dexter came running like a madman to save me. He was shattering the glass, slashing through the seat belt that had me pinned and pulling me to safety even if his hands were smeared with 

blood

Then he went back, risking his life to save my parents

Dexterit’s too dangerousMy voice was weak. All I could do was watch from afar as he risked everything to save us

When my parents were finally free, the car exploded. The vast blast and the flames shook me to the core

Phoebe, don’t be afraid; you’ll be okay, Phoebe” 

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