GoodReadChapter 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.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtDexter 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 sancient 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 . Interfering now would only make Dexter cling tomore desperately. "Phoebe... Sure enough, he was swayed.
Dexter seemed to have ssemblance of a conscience, tolerating Melody for ssupposed life debt. "Phoebe, Melody's in danger. The police protection won't last forever, so... Dexter tried to makesee reason, to haveagree 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 atwith a plea in his eyes. "Phoebe, cback 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 sold 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.
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"Fine, let's go. I'm with you," I said, my by a attention briefly cauOm movement not too far ent not too far away. Instinct toldsomeone 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 treatsas 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 Know you've got a backup plan, always eyeing the president of All-Stars Consortium. People can't be too greedy. If you spill ssecrets about the Consortium's president to me, I'll back off from Dexter." Melody shota glare. "In your dreams."
"You see... just like you, I'm fighting to survive. Henry Langley wantsdead, Caleb's locked up in a mental ward, so I need a powerful ally. Since SR√ 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. X
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