Chapter 208

Stella paced back and forth, her anxiety for Robin practically tangible in the crisp air of the early evening.

Finally, Robin emerged, his face a thundercloud of fury, not sparing a glance for Stella, nor for me, nor even for Colin. He stormed past us, flung himself into the car, and slammed the door with a resounding thud.

Stella took a couple of steps after him, muttering, “Why’s he being so damn stubborn?”

Colin, nonchalantly with one hand in his pocket and the other firmly gripping the back of my shirt, pulled me into his embrace. He seemed worried that Robin, in a fit of rage, might just drive off and run over my toes.

“He’s as stubborn as a mule!” Stella exclaimed, anger laced with concern as she watched Cory. “Dorian’s death wasn’t Robin’s fault, he…

“But that punch Robin threw… it led to the guy’s death. If they really want to pin it on Robin… well, this time, he might not get off so easy,” Cory said, his voice tinged with worry.

Stella paused, her voice filled with nervous tension. “Is it really that serious? Dorian was clearly provoking Robin; it was so obvious.”

“It was part of their plan,” Colin whispered into my ear.

No official punishment for Robin had been announced yet, but avoiding a jail cell was a small blessing. His career in the police force, though, was likely over.

I stood there, feeling numb, experiencing for the first time the chilling realization of the murderer’s menace lurking in the shadows.

I

down my spine as I felt countless eyes watching us,

we were mere puppets

He could kill with impunity, get a cop fired, and ensure Robin could never get

He used a dying Dorian to provoke Robin into making a mistake and then successfully took Robin out of

icy, my fear of the unknown and

the face of such genius, I was nothing but a fool among fools,

behind

resolute. “Then we’ll be more terrifying. Don’t worry, Phoebe, I’m here for you,” he

Chapter 208

we returned to the hospital, Dexter had been moved to the ICU, and Melody had been keeping

have their guardian angels; Dexter will

at her

just been discharged yourself. You should go rest,” Melody urged

but she was too weak to argue. She finally nodded, allowing the nurse to help her out.

Colin and me, she shot us a furious glare. “You’re

out!”

clenched my fists

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