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.

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

her face turned

and turned to look at Melody. “What do you

“I just… I spoke out of

something? Spit it

answers.

seen Dexter so rough with Melody before, and it

to the side, smirking coldly. Of course, she knew. She knew I was

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

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

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suspecting Melody.

stammered,

watching Melody intently,

still waiting. Waiting for my appearance

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

like me, who loved Dexter to the core, would surely show

to be Dexter and Melody’s wedding, yet

arrived and were also shaking their heads, saying they had scoured the place thoroughly and hadn’t seen

nearly over, and I still