Chapter 83

“Dexter sticking up for Melody like that…” I let out a chuckle laced with sarcasm. Getting Dexter to give up on Melody? As if that was ever going to happen.

“Dexter’s been knocking on Hank’s door, but word has it Hank’s gone into hiding, scared out of his wits. I reckon Dexter doesn’t completely disregard our video evidence; he just went to check. on Hank afterward and came up empty–handed,” Stella said with a grave tone. “I know where Hank’s holed up. I need you to send Dexter the location. He’s blocked me and doesn’t trust me anymore.”

I couldn’t help but be surprised.

Dexter was on the move already?

Was he starting to doubt Melody?

Well well, well…

“I’ll get in touch with him.” I remembered Dexter had given me his business card. Though I’d tossed it, his cell number was still etched in my mind.

“Meet me at the corner of SeaWall Boulevard and Horizons Avenue.”

Stella hung up abruptly, clearly in a rush.

Scanning the news on my phone, I wasn’t surprised to see the serial killer had struck again, the story blazing across the trending charts.

to

what is Colin’s deal anyway?

and saw him, fear

gave way to doubt, hesitation, and even second–guessing.

really a

wasn’t, why turn himself in?

wasn’t, what was he doing at the orphanage after I was

linked to

to believe in his

I got up and walked out. “Eric, take care of Caleb for me, will you? I’m going out to pick

but eventually nodded as if a thought had struck him. “Of course, ma’am. Just give us a call

Chapter 83

the place where I’d arranged to meet up

Dexter’s number as we

Dexter’s voice was cold, guarded.

been looking for Hank?” I kept my voice low.

you.” He sounded annoyed. I could tell he was on the verge of

well.

to find him now, don’t you?” I kept prodding him.

me who you are.” His insistence

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255