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.

his retreating figure, her voice laced with

her words, her

and turned to look at Melody. “What do

to change the subject. “I just… I spoke out of turn. Dexter, stop this

approached her. “Do you know something?

answers.

rough with Melody before, and it was quite unsettling

the side, smirking coldly. Of course,

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

uncovered something, but I was surprised to see Dexter

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suspecting Melody.

stammered, taking a step

his fists, watching Melody intently,

and Stella were still waiting. Waiting

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

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

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

Dexter’s buddies had arrived and were also shaking their heads, saying they had scoured

and I still