Chapter 197

“Shouldn’t the cops be in touch with you all the time? If you were under their watch, nothing could happen to you,” I said, my voice low and steady.

“We… we got separated.” Melody stammered, her voice laced with fear as her eyes darted around. “Foebe, that maniac only listens to you. If you come to get me, I’ll tell you everything: just please help me.”

There she was, actually begging me for help.

How the tables had turned.

“And do you have any idea how desperate Phoebe Caldwell was before she died? She called Dexter, and Dexter told her to drop dead. She cried out for you guys, and what were you doing? What were you doing?” I scoffed. “Melody, this is your comeuppance.”

Melody’s voice trembled. “Foebe! You’re not Phoebe; stop this madness. Even if you look like her, you’re not her! Please, save me…”

“Why should I save you? Didn’t you tell the cops that I was in cahoots with the murderer? That intentionally had you pass Phoebe’s information to me, that I was impersonating Phoebe? Didn’t you say… I was an accomplice in her murder?”

I chuckled before continuing. “If I’m an accomplice, why on earth would you come to me for

help?”

save her, something in my chest inexplicably

me being an accomplice to the murderer, she would never

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for her demise, really.

the line, Melody was dodging something, her voice shaking. “I know it was wrong of me to lie to the police. Someone told me… they said you were

maniac won’t let me go. He’s insane, and when he finds out you’re not Phoebe, he’ll kill you just

and save me.” Melody’s voice

My heart tightened.

she seen Colin?

up without seeing

start by telling me where you are. The cops couldn’t possibly lose you; you’re a valuable asset. Whatever you’ve

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sharply.

he wouldn’t let

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