Dexter’s expression was as unreadable as ever, his usual aloof demeanor in ce.


    Melody, on the other hand, seemed over the moon, gazing down at her swelling belly with the kind of


    anticipation only an expectant mother could understand.


    I let out a scornful chuckle. If I hadn’t died, what would Dexter have done about the child


    growing inside me? Forced me to get an abortion, or taken matters into his own hands and ended the


    pregnancy himself?


    He was capable of anything, after all.


    My derisiveugh seemed to catch their attention, and both Dexter and Melody turned their gazes


    toward me.


    Surprise shed in their eyes for a moment.


    Dexter stepped forward, his face pale. “Phoebe…”


    I frowned. Although Foebe did bear some resemnce to me, it wasn’t enough to confuse Dexter.


    “Who are you?


    Dexter studied me for a long time, looking somewhat forlorn as he finally stepped back. “Crazy…” I


    muttered under my breath, clenching my fists as I walked past Dexter.


    “Dexter, she’s not Phoebe. You’ve made a mistake.” Melody feigned a choke–up, clutching Dexter’s


    arm. “Dexter, we can’t bring the dead back to life. You can’t keep doing this. If not for your own sake,


    then for the sake of our baby.”


    My steps felt numb as I walked away, each one a struggle against the urge to turn back and end this


    despicable couple. But the time wasn’t right. I had to let Dexter see Melody’s true colors first, to rip off


    her mask of hypocrisy and show him everything she had done!


    “The test results are in for Mrs. Langley, Doctor. Please, have a look, the nanny said, handing over the


    results.


    Sitting in the chair, I could feel the ufortable heat of the scrutinizing re on my back.


    What was Dexter looking at?


    “Let’s go, Dexter,” Melody urged, pulling him away.


    He looked back at me until they left the consultation room, murmuring. “Is she really… not Phoebe?”


    Shaking off Melody’s hand, Dexter walked ahead. “You’re satisfied now. Phoebe was pregnant too with


    my child…” His murmurs reached me even in the consultation room.


    Disgusting!


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    “The HCG levels are still low, so we’ll need to observe for a while longer to determine if it’s an


    intrauterine or ectopic pregnancy. If we rule out otherplications, you can rest assured and focus on


    prenatal care.” Dr. Emily said with a smile. “Don’t stress too much. Everything looks


    fine.”


    I nodded, taking the results and walking out of the room. Suddenly, I clutched my mouth, heaving, and


    without a second thought for the bodyguards or the nanny outside, I dashed for


    the restroom.


    Once inside, I checked left and right before sighing with relief; the window was ajar, just enough for me


    to squeeze through.


    I mbered out and made a beeline away from the hospital.


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    Before the Langley family’s henchmen could drag me back, there was something eded to take care


    of.


    eded to find Ste. In this world, she was the only person I could trust. The only one who would


    recognize me.


    I had barely made it a few steps when the Langley’s goons started chasing after me.


    I was getting irritated; these people were like bad pennies.


    Just as I was about to hide, a hand yanked me into a car and covered my mouth.


    Panicking, I turned around, repulsed by the person behind me. It was Dexter. Now, just seeing him,


    smelling his scent made me feel sick to my stomach.


    “Who are you? What do you want?” I eyed Dexter warily.


    “Nothing. I mean no harm. I just… I just want to help you,” he said, raising his hands to show he was


    unarmed.


    It hadn’t been that long since I’dst seen him, but Dexter looked like he’d aged years. He’d lost


    weight, and he didn’t shine as brightly as he used to.