Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 103

At the Corner café.

I was tucked away in a nook, my cap pulled low over my eyes, waiting for Stella to show up.

So far, Stella was the only one I could trust.

Nobody else. Not completely.

“You needed to see me?” Stella arrived, plopping down across from me with a huff. She was clearly not in the best of moods.

“I caught the news online. They said the murderer won’t stop. There’s bound to be another victim.” I glanced around nervously. “I know who the murderer is, but I don’t have proof-

Stella eyed me skeptically. “You know who the murderer is?”

“He’s staying at Phoebe’s place right now.” My voice trailed off, worried Stella wouldn’t believe

1. me.

   the picture of disbelief. “You’ve

   my face, taking a deep breath. “Just trust me on this one. It’s true.

   “I was at Phoebe’s just

   there.” I urged, locking eyes with her. “The murderer’s hiding in plain sight. You just don’t know it.”

   She didn’t trust me fully. “Why do you know all this? Who are

   I sighed. “Look, I have no other motive. I just want to uncover the truth, clear the innocent, and bring the murderer to

   Stella, to keep her from

   me as if I were a lunatic before finally speaking. “Are you sure you’re all right in the head?”

   but could understand her

   to take in. “Believe it or not, just pass the

   messing with me, I won’t let

   relief. “Thanks. I just can’t

   in her chair. “This murderer’s too cunning. We’ve been at it for ages with no

   “Yeah, he’s terrifying. So many

   had come back from the dead, felt powerless against this foe.

   operated as if leaving

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