Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 64

I nodded in agreement. “Once we recover the recording on the phone, Melody won’t be able to escape. She knows it all too well.”

“You seem to know a lot,” Stella eyed me suspiciously. “What exactly is your endgame here?”

“To make Melody and Dexter pay,” I stated, my resolve unwavering. “Dexter always thought Melody was some kind of angel, right? Well, it’s time we pull the mask off the saint and show Dexter who she really is.”

“We?” Stella scoffed. “What makes you so sure I’m on your side?”

“You will be. You know what Phoebe went through with the Fitzgeralds, and you know it wasn’t just once that Melody framed her,” I asserted with confidence. “For the sake of your good friend, you’ll help me.”

“So where do we start?” Stella relented, her hatred for Dexter and Melody evident.

I slid a piece of paper across to her. “Phoebe didn’t push Melody down the stairs. Hank saw everything; he was a witness. They lied, made up a story, but Hank saw it wasn’t Phoebe who pushed her.”

“Hank’s in Melody’s pocket. Even if he saw something, he wouldn’t tell the truth,” Stella frowned.

spill everything. Then we’ll bring Dexter and Melody into the mix,” I plotted.

crumble their so–called love story, to ensure

Dexter had to face their

should get going.” Outside, a group of people were searching around, clearly the Langley family’s bodyguards. I couldn’t be away for too long; the Langleys would get

Stella asked, her brow furrowed.

you,” I said as I stood

you… because you could answer my questions, you know things… it means Phoebe really trusted you,” Stella’s

lump in my throat and nodded. “Wait for my

hailed a cab and headed back to the Langley estate, picking up some baby

stood in the yard. “Where have you

mall near the hospital and got some stuff for the baby. I know it’s early, but buying ahead brings good luck, symbolizing a safe and smooth. delivery,” I cooed, playing up to Brendan’s whims.

mark; his presence alone

slide. “You’re carrying the Langley heir. Complete your mission by ensuring a safe

“Of course, Grandpa.”

up in your

took me to a