Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace (Dexter and Phoebe) novel Chapter 297

Chapter 297 

“Do you even realize what you’ve done?” I asked Dexter, gripping his collar with a feigned smile, my eyes flicking over to where Melody was standing, fuming in the comer. 

Melody looked like she was about to grind her teeth to dust. 

“Phoebe…” Dexter’s voice wavered as he took my hands in his. “I should’ve trusted you. Whatever happened before, I’ll make it up to you. From now on, I’ll be your knight in shining armor. No one will ever hurt you again. I swear.” Dexter declared, his face etched with eamestness. 

I put on my best damsel–in–distress act and batted my eyelashes at him. “What to do? I can’t stand the sight of her.” 

I nodded subtly in Melody’s direction. 

Dexter glanced back at her, his brows knitting together. “Melody, I’ll have my bodyguards ensure your safety, you…” 

“Dexter, there’s been another murder on Tangle Lane, and I’m terrified, you know that. I’m not asking for much. I don’t want to fight with her over you.” Melody’s voice wavered as she bit back her anger, glaring at me. “I just… just hope you can protect me, for old times‘ sake.” 

She was still playing the gratitude card for some ancient favor she claimed to have done Dexter. 

I knew full well it wasn’t Melody who’d helped Dexter all those years ago, but exposing her now would spoil the fun. 

Let those two continue their little drama. Interfering now would only make Dexter cling to me more desperately. 

“Phoebe… Sure enough, he was swayed. 

Dexter seemed to have some semblance of a conscience, tolerating Melody for some supposed life debt. 

“Phoebe, Melody’s in danger. The police protection won’t last forever, so… Dexter tried to make me see reason, to have me agree to keep Melody around. “You wouldn’t want to see her fall victim to a killer, right?” 

“I wouldn’t mind,” I said with a laugh. 

Dexter really was something. Why would I care? I’d have no problem watching her meet her end. 

“Dexter…” Melody stepped forward, her eyes welling up. “Phoebe has never cared about my well–being.” 

Dexter massaged his temples, looking at me with a plea in his eyes. “Phoebe, come back with me, okay?” 

“Sure, I’ll 

go back with you. Just worried Melody might not take it too well,” I said with a shrug, keeping my eyes on Melody. 

Melody clenched her fists, swallowing her pride as she bore my gaze. 

“She’s understanding. After all, it’s your house we’re talking about, and our house,” Dexter coaxed in a low voice. 

Thinking I’d fall for the same old sweet talk as before. 

“Understanding? Are you implying I’m not?” I gave Dexter a wounded look. 

“Phoebe… That’s not what I meant.” 

Watching Dexter squirm was quite entertaining. 

“Fine, let’s go. I’m with you,” I said, my attention briefly caught by a movement not too far away. Instinct told me someone had been watching us all along. 

With Colin not around, I had to ensure both my unborn child and I stayed safe, which meant sticking with Dexter for now. 

Dexter was elated, hurrying off to start the car. 

I spared Melody one last cold smile. “See, even when I told him I’m not Phoebe Caldwell, he still treats me as if I am.” 

Melody spat out through gritted teeth, “Foebe Larson, you’d better stay away from Dexter!” 

“Or what? I want what you want, unless… I find a better option.” I stepped closer to Melody, my voice light and teasing. “I know you’ve got a backup plan, always eyeing the president of All–Stars Consortium. People can’t be too greedy. If you spill some secrets about the Consortium’s president to me, I’ll back off from Dexter.” 

Melody shot me a glare. “In your dreams.” 

“You see… just like you, I’m fighting to survive. Henry Langley wants me dead, Caleb’s locked up in a mental ward, so I need a powerful ally. Since I’ve got no way to meet All Stars Consortium’s big shot, it looks like I’ll have to fight you for Dexter,” I said with a chuckle, then turned and opened the car door, ready to leave.