Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 28

“Being buried together with you would only taint Phoebe’s path to heaven, Stella spoke weakly as she struggled to stand up. “Dexter, you’re bound to regret it when you finally see this. woman’s true face…”

I stood behind Stella, my voice hoarse as I uttered, “Dexter, those who betray the trust of others will go to hell.”

Dexter averted his gaze. “The truth will be revealed come the day of my wedding in two days.”

He still stubbornly chose to believe that I didn’t die yet.

After leaving the police station, Dexter released his hold on Melody’s hand. His figure looked.

forlorn.

“Dexter…” Melody noticed his unusual demeanor and held him up as he almost collided with an iron door.

Dexter waved her off, “I’m fine…”

“Dexter, is there a chance that something really did happen to Phoebe?” Melody carefully asked tentatively.

I wasn’t sure why I was following them, perhaps I longed to shred them into pieces.

“No!” Dexter suddenly lost his composure and yelled at Melody. “She’s not dead!”

Melody flinched, her face turning pale.

Realizing his outburst, Dexter massaged between his eyebrows, “I’m sorry, Melody… You go. ahead. I still have some matters to deal with.”

“Dexter… you still care about her, right?” Melody asked, tears brimming in her eyes.

after him when she saw him going ahead, and tears streamed down her face. “You said Phoebe was just like a sister to you. What are you afraid of? Isn’t it perfect if she’s dead? This way, she won’t

looked at Melody with furrowed brows, “She’s not dead! She’ll surely appear at our wedding ceremony two

she doesn’t show up?” Melody nervously

be

as if

watched him and snorted. Maybe part of him had

pull out all ten

inside that I would scream when I saw a bug,

wouldn’t be crazy enough to think I was the

driver, Dexter walked away into the night on

and observed him with a

now that I am dead?” My voice came out raspy, fully aware that

before he turned back with a disheartened expression

phone, he

sight I found laughable. Was he afraid of not being able to find

immediately?

as he mumbled with a hoarse voice. “Come back. and as soon as you do… I’ll call off the

if he was doing

today really

him, “You pushed me

but it’s impossible for me to reply

No one could save me now.

nothing compared

my feelings

you as my sister, and the Fitzgerald family provides for your needs. Is this your sick idea of gratitude?” He tore my love letter in front of me and scolded, “Focus on studying and getting into college. I don’t want to see you engaging in puppy love.”