Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace (Dexter) novel Chapter 442

"It's been two weeks..." Dexter blurted out, his expression filled with worry for me.

"13 days and 8 hours, to be precise," Colin retorted, giving Dexter a challenging look.

Dexter clenched his jaw, looking like he was ready to throw punches at Colin.

I nodded, still in shock. "I've been out for that long? What did the doctor say?"

"The doctor said there's no clear reason. It could be due to severe shock or a concussion," Stella said, gripping my hand tighter, her voice laced with fear. "You scared me to death, Phoebe."

I felt disoriented and numb, my body not quite responding the way I wanted it to.

Shock seemed unlikely, and a concussion wouldn't knock me out for that long...

Colin's gaze was filled with caution and fear. What was he afraid of?

Clearly, it wasn't that I wouldn't wake up. It seemed more like he was afraid I wouldn't remember him. Afraid I'd lose my memory again?

This fool... he's so insecure.

He's really scared I'd fall for Dexter again...

"Colin, my head hurts," I murmured softly.

They say showing your vulnerable side to your significant other can boost the sense of happiness in a relationship.

"Let me help with that," Colin pulled me into his embrace, massaging my temples right in front of Dexter.

"Get a room," Stella huffed, jealousy tinging her voice. "Phoebe, I thought I was your favorite? Weren't we supposed to stick together?"

I glanced at Stella, my gaze slightly complex. After a moment, I managed a smile. "You're not chasing after Robin anymore?"

Stella chuckled. "He's too caught up with work right now..."

I smiled, though I wondered if it looked as stiff as it felt, my body still not quite under my control.

Feeling numb...