Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 177

“He kidnapped me, and he threatened my husband, harmed him…” I murmured, laying out the bare facts with a hushed voice.

Dexter’s gaze upon me grew more intense, a sneer forming on his lips. “Kidnapped you? Where’s your proof? I’m willing to face an investigation.”

With the police in tow, Dexter left. As he did, his piercing look lingered on me. “Foebe, you’ll regret this.”

He seemed convinced that Colin would be the death of me. And when that time came, I’d surely regret not taking his advice.

“Phoebe…” Colin, pale as a ghost, stumbled over to me, his energy sapped as he leaned into me, his chin resting on my shoulder. “It hurts so bad.”

I tensed up, whispering back at him. “Did you call the cops on your way here?”

“Yeah…” Colin admitted to having called for help en route.

Well, he wasn’t as naive as he seemed.

This time, Dexter had messed with someone he couldn’t afford to.

“Mr. Caleb was very worried about you,” Eric spoke up respectfully.

My gaze flickered to Eric, complex emotions swirling. What was his connection to the murderer?

Was he acting on Colin’s behalf?

away, but I stood frozen in place. He looked back at me, confusion and fear in his eyes.

house?” I croaked, my voice ragged as I faced

outright than to harbor

orphanage as well, fifteen years old. He’s a

403 was the neighboring dorm where many

his age.

not the murderer…” Colin

turned to

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Chapter 177

The kid’s

and hardly ever goes out. It’s just him and his sister struggling to get by. And I checked his arm, no sign of

massaged my temples, fighting a

visited my home, who’d spoken

Dorian?

who tried to kill me had a red birthmark on his

been to my house, right?” I pressed Robin.

with a nod. “Yeah, the kid’s been up to petty

it him who knocked Stella out? The body we saw at Phoebe’s house

He has an alibi. He’s at the hospital monthly for meds, and the staff, along with surveillance footage, have him