Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 405

Melody was playing a dangerous game, and I knew it. It wasn't just a hunch that Robin wouldn't abandon us, and that he'd find me and Stella-it was a calculated guess. So, Melody's decision to stay hidden was a trap to lure me in? To take me out when I least expected it?

The thought sent shivers down my spine. Melody wanted to take over my life, and the only way to do that was to get rid of me.

"Something's off about Melody," Robin began, but before he could finish his thought, the staircase beneath us trembled.

"Watch out!"

"Phoebe!"

In a split second, the staircase shattered, leaving a gaping, dark void that seemed to lead straight to the basement of this 17-story nightmare.

Colin, panicked, tried to rush forward but was luckily caught by Bran, saving him from tumbling into the abyss.

"Colin!" My heart clenched, and I yelled his name as I teetered on the edge of the broken floor.

feet dislodging pebbles that took an age to echo back up to us, a terrifying testament to the depth below. Looking up at me, Colin's eyes were filled with a mix of panic and hurt, as if despite our proximity, an

close to the void, his eyes reflecting

another way out. Wait for me on the 15th floor," I said,

brink. Colin's gaze hardened at Bran's words, a silent reprimand

his eyes, guiltily looking away. "There's gotta

I said, glancing at Robin. There

But the fool wasn't making any progress with the door. Suddenly, a click sounded from within, and the

out the mechanism that quickly. It had to be Melody and Dexter finding their way to us.

sidestepped smoothly, watching as he stumbled

as he almost fell, but Robin, ever the hero, grabbed him by the collar at the last second. I knew Robin wouldn't just

Melody and Dexter were indeed waiting. Dexter's eyes lit up with relief at

We need to find another way out," Robin explained, then turned

her amnesia, was a genius. Let her lead us out," I said, pointing at Melody, my voice dripping

sarcasm.

her gaze. "Done pretending,

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