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.

from being discovered even after taking so many lives?

Where was my body? Would the truth behind my death ever come to

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

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

obvious, the psycho must carry Langley’s blood. Otherwise, Brendan wouldn’t bother so much over a madman.”

much?” Robin snorted. “If he really cared, he wouldn’t let him

the Langley affairs and unwilling to get involved.

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Chapter 22

Information, Officer Robin, focus on the real killer. There’s no need to worry

opened the car door, and with a hand

her was evident in

I are getting married. She’s bound to show up at the wedding.”

Dexter planned to use his and Melody’s wedding

meaningful look. “I hope it’s just a prank from Phoebe and that she’s

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

got in the car and drove off, I

I had become. Even in death, I

you?” Robin looked skyward and suddenly dropped a question.

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

body has been found along

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