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.

name that kept him from being discovered even after taking so

body? Would the truth behind my death ever come to

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

his voice grave, “Three years ago, Brendan’s eldest son, his grandson, and his granddaughter all perished in a tragic car accident. The only remaining child

obvious, the psycho must carry Langley’s blood. Otherwise, Brendan wouldn’t bother so

cared, he wouldn’t let him wander the streets. Probably just wants to

in the Langley affairs and unwilling to

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focus on the real killer. There’s no need to

the car door, and with a hand on

care for her was evident in every detail.

are getting married. She’s bound to show up at the wedding.” Dexter declared with confidence.

and Melody’s wedding as bait

hope it’s just a prank from Phoebe and that she’s safe

dreams…” I stood to the side, mocking Dexter. I would

drove off, I

had become. Even in death, I didn’t know where I

are you?” Robin looked skyward

back to him and smiled faintly, “I’m dead, and I don’t even know where my body lies…”

found along Boundless River. The M.O.