Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 22

“Officer Robin, I hear you let that psycho loose?” Dexter’s words carried a tinge of displeasure as he brought Melody out.

Melody seemed shaken. She was seeking refuge within the protective circle of Dexter’s embrace.

With a coddling gesture, Dexter shrugged off his leather jacket and draped it over Melody’s shoulders and took her in his embrace, “You cold?”

She gave a fragile nod in response.

“Mr. Fitzgerald, the individual in question has been released into the care of their guardian. They’ve assured us that any grievances or expenses, including medical bills, will be fully covered,” Robin explained, handing Dexter a business card.

As Dexter glanced at the card, his expression darkened, “Brendan Langley?”

It was the Langley family.

I also watched Dexter in shock.

The Langley family?

In Sea City, the Langleys sat atop the economic pyramid of the business circle, the undisputed tycoons. Even the Fitzgeralds couldn’t hold a candle to the Langleys.

But how could someone from the Langleys grow up in an orphanage, let alone be diagnosed with a mental illness?

Thinking of Colin’s identity sent shivers down my spine.

discovered even

the truth

Melody’s voice trembled with disbelief. “A madman from the Langley family? I never heard of such a

and his granddaughter all perished in a tragic car accident. The only remaining child is infertile, who’s incapable of

Langley’s blood. Otherwise, Brendan wouldn’t bother so much over

so much?” Robin snorted. “If he really cared, he wouldn’t let him wander the streets. Probably just wants to secure a

said nothing, disinterested in the Langley

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Chapter 22

got the Information, Officer Robin, focus on the real killer. There’s no need to worry about Phoebe anymore.” He claimed.

the car door, and with a hand on the rim, helped Melody

care for her was evident

to show up

his and Melody’s wedding as bait

hope it’s just a prank from Phoebe and that she’s safe and will attend your wedding.”

side, mocking

drove off, I remained, unsure of where to

Even in death, I

looked skyward and suddenly dropped a

smiled faintly, “I’m dead, and I don’t even know

the station, panic–stricken, “Another woman’s body has been found along