Chapter 173

Dexter’s eyes blazed with a fury so intense it seemed he might truly be capable of murder.

Pushing him away with all my might, I gasped for breath and snarled at Dexter, “What right do you have to say any of this? Weren’t you the one who got her killed? Wasn’t it you who sent her to distract that murderer? If she hadn’t died, would you have even let her have the baby?”

“Yes!” Dexter’s fist slammed into the trash can behind me.

The can clattered to the ground, and we both fell silent, glancing back toward the old courtyard, afraid that someone might have heard the commotion.

A couple of dumpster divers started to approach, looking for salvage, and we both breathed a sigh of relief.

After a long silence, Dexter’s voice came out hoarse. “I would’ve married her.”

It was as if he was speaking,to me, yet at the same time, talking to himself.

“Do you believe in souls?” he asked with a bitter laugh.

I didn’t answer.

“That day…I thought I saw her…”

I didn’t know which day Dexter was referring to, and I didn’t care anymore.

Robin arrived shortly after, cautious not to spook anyone, bringing only Cory and a few undercover cops for a secret visit.

They sneaked into the yard, quietly opened the door from the inside, and burst in.

I

noodles when Robin pinned him to

have expected us, remaining cool as he leaned back on the couch. “What

frowned. “You’re a suspect in a murder case.

man just smiled and remained silent. Half his face was scarred from burns, obscuring his features.

was tall, and his gaze

he glanced

look was full of

chill ran down my spine, and I quickly stepped back.

behind

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taken the man away before I spoke

I’m not discussing this with you. Leave Caleb, divorce him,” he insisted, gripping my

shake off his hand with disgust, but he was obstinate, determined

Colin.

Phoebe Caldwell? You think you can project

down, refusing

go!” I struggled, but I

out of the courtyard, ignoring

the car, and he locked the doors.

panic as if I had returned to

coldness and torment were a nightmare.

slapped him hard, trying to get out

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