Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace (Dexter) novel Chapter 258

"Y'all have been totally hoodwinked by her," Melody spat through gritted teeth, her voice dripping with venom.

"And why hasn't anyone been charmed by you, huh? You've always played the sly one well. How come Dexter snapped out of it? What does that tell you? It tells you that you still have a long way to go, you sneaky witch."

A scuffle broke out between Stella and Melody.

"Quiet down, this is a hospital!" a nurse chastised as she stepped out of a nearby room.

Soon after, the corridor fell silent again.

I was still struggling inside, praying Stella wouldn't leave, that she wouldn't let Dexter sweep me away. I was terrified... afraid he'd actually take me to that Damian.

I feared I'd forget Colin.

"The patient is very weak. We’ve managed to keep the baby stable, but we need to observe her for a while longer. She absolutely must not undergo any more stress," the doctor announced before leaving, giving Dexter a few instructions.

"Thank you, doctor."

"Of course."

"How's Phoebe doing?"

Just as I was beginning to think I could awaken from this nightmare, I heard that middle-aged man's voice.

It was Damian.

My nerves tensed instantly.

"Phoebe still hasn't come to, but the baby's safe," Dexter breathed a sigh of relief.

"Get rid of those two bickering women outside and take Phoebe away," Damian sounded displeased.

Panicked, I desperately tried to open my eyes. I didn't want to be taken away.

I wasn't sure if my past amnesia was related to Damian, but knowing he was a psychiatrist and that he worked at that mental institution, I just couldn't trust him.

Deep down, I found him terrifying.

"Damian, will it work?" Dexter whispered.

"Don't worry, it will," Damian replied with unnerving confidence.

The more confident he sounded, the more my fear grew.

Memories started to flood back.

I remembered... my parents did take me to a mental institution to see Damian.