Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

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.

laced with desperation. “You’ll never

to regret her words, her face turned ashen, her eyes wide

stopped in his tracks and turned to look at

was gasping for air, trying to change the subject. “I just… I spoke out of turn. Dexter, stop this madness, and come inside with

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

answers.

never seen Dexter so rough with Melody before, and it was quite

course, she knew. She knew I

we had Phoebe dress up in a red dress and sent her to Flare Alley. Why then did

didn’t know if he’d uncovered something, but I was surprised to

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suspecting Melody.

know,” Melody stammered, taking

clenched his fists, watching Melody intently,

were still waiting. Waiting for my appearance and

definitely show up. She loves Dexter so much. She loves him shamelessly, so how

me, who loved Dexter to the core, would

be Dexter and Melody’s wedding, yet only Melody’s family was present. None of Dexter’s kin showed up, not even

nothing.” Dexter’s buddies had arrived and were also shaking their heads, saying they had scoured

over, and I