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.

Melody watched his retreating figure, her voice laced with desperation. “You’ll never find Phoebe!

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

in his tracks and turned to look at Melody. “What do you

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

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

answers.

before, and it was

course, she knew. She knew I was already dead.

a red dress and sent her to Flare Alley. Why then did she show up on Tangle Lane the next day?” Dexter’s voice was a

something, but I

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suspecting Melody.

I don’t know,” Melody stammered,

clenched his fists, watching Melody intently, silent.

Waiting for my appearance and arrival.

She loves him shamelessly, so how could she not appear.” Hank was still muttering under

all firmly believed that someone like me, who loved Dexter to the core, would

me was that it was supposed to be Dexter and Melody’s wedding, yet only Melody’s family was present. None of Dexter’s kin showed up, not

were also shaking their heads, saying they had scoured the place thoroughly and

wedding was nearly over, and