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 find

her words, her

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

spoke out of turn. Dexter, stop this madness, and

as he approached her. “Do you know something? Spit it out!” Dexter was on the edge,

answers.

before, and it

coldly. Of course, she

Flare Alley. Why

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

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suspecting Melody.

know,” Melody stammered,

his fists, watching Melody intently,

Stella were still waiting. Waiting for my appearance

him shamelessly, so how could she not appear.” Hank was

loved Dexter to the core, would surely show up to crash the wedding.

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,

and were also shaking their heads, saying they had scoured

and I