Chapter 34

“Stella!” Hank and several of his brothers, the Fitzgeralds, rushed forward, trying to stop Stella.

But trailing not far behind her was Robin.

Robin furrowed his brows. “Quiet down, everyone.”

The cops were already lying in wait all around, eager to see if I’d show up.

I found it amusing: I was right there in their midst. Unfortunately for them, no one could see me. “Dexter, you’re the reason she’s gone. She’s not coming back!”

But as time ticked by, second by second. There was still no sign of me, not even a whisper around the corners of the reception hall that Dexter had filled with his own people.

Nothing, absolutely nothing.

For some reason, Dexter lost his cool, dropping Melody and the guests like a hot potato, ready

to bolt.

“Dexter…” Melody’s eyes were rimmed with red as she followed him. “The guests are here, and my family’s here, so you can’t do this! You promised me…”

“Sorry, Melody, I can’t marry you.” Dexter plucked the boutonniere from his lapel and walked away without looking back.

figure, her voice laced with desperation. “You’ll

her

turned to look

change the subject. “I just… I spoke out of

as he approached her. “Do you know something? Spit it out!”

answers.

Melody before,

course, she knew. She knew I was

Flare Alley. Why then did she show up on Tangle Lane the next day?” Dexter’s voice

uncovered something, but I was surprised to see Dexter

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Chapter 34

suspecting Melody.

don’t know,” Melody stammered, taking

watching

waiting. Waiting for my

him shamelessly, so

who loved Dexter to the

to be Dexter and Melody’s wedding, yet only Melody’s family was present. None

and were also shaking their heads,

was nearly over, and I still

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