Chapter 216

Stella and I stood there, mouths agape, as Colin delivered a verbal smackdown that was nothing short of epic.

Finn stiffened for a moment before turning to Colin with a smirk, “Oh, isn’t this…my old pal? Released from the loony bin? Still as uncouth as ever – I wonder how your folks let a lunatic like you run loose.”

The animosity between Finn and Colin was palpable. He deliberately mentioned parents to get under Colin’s skin.

Everyone knew about Colin’s his father’s fatal car accident, his mother’s unknown fate, and his abandonment at the doorstep of an orphanage as a child.

“You’ve got quite the mouth on you. Must’ve grown up all by yourself, huh?” I frowned. This guy didn’t have any manners at all Did he even have parents?

Finn’s eyes darkened as he fixed his gaze on me, deep and probing.

After a moment, he chuckled. “Ah…maybe I should call you Caleb Langley now, you’re still the same, addicted to collection.”

Clearly, he was mocking the resemblance I bore to Phoebe.

“Everyone out,” on the hospital bed, Dexter’s pallor was off, and he motioned for us to leave.

Finn glanced back at Dexter, “Mr. Fitzgerald, you rest up. I’ll swing by when you’re feeling

better.”

walked out, he paused deliberately in front of

intentional. But he didn’t realize that I

furrowed my brow. “You know Phoebe?”

I was starting to piece together that the memories I’d lost

in our dorm knew Phoebe. After all, Colin used to sleep with a photo of her – crystal clear.” Finn’s gaze shifted to Colin, “Too bad the

mistake,”

provocation. He charged forward, shoving Finn against the wall with a glare thick with rage. “You’re

Great, I’ll be waiting.” Finn scoffed, “Let’s see if a genius who’s entered

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straightened his

way into my hand during the commotion – Finn had slipped it to me on the sly.

trying to tell me

I hid in the shadows, hoping to see if Melody could lure out the murderer. But Dorian showed up, intent on killing Melody. I stepped in to stop him and got stabbed,” Dexter finally spoke, his words meant for Robin.

more than any unknown investigator.

only

leaned on Hailey,

I found her in time.” Hailey sighed, “Now that Phoebe is gone, nothing can be changed. I won’t pressure. you anymore. If you want to take responsibility

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