Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 431

Chapter 431

Chapter 431

Dexter was gone, and with him, her last shred of protection vanished into thin air.

Melody, selfish to the core, harbored a sliver of genuine affection for Dexter. Her dependence on him was profound, her fear of losing him even more so. She viewed Phoebe with envy and fear, obsessively plotting her downfall.

But now, Dexter was out of the picture.

In that moment, Melody felt as if she had lost her soul. Nothing made sense anymore.

"It's your fault he's dead!" Stella shouted. "Though he wasn't a saint, you're far worse!"

Robin looked pale, casting a glance downwards. "We need to get down there, fast."

The seventh floor was like an unfinished construction site, shrouded in darkness, seemingly without electricity.

No windows, no way to tell day from night.

The damp air was thick around us as I looked at Colin. "This place isn't rigged. If we find the fire escape, we can get out without triggering any traps."

But with no light, finding that escape would be a challenge.

Peering through the darkness, we could barely see our own hands in front of us.

have to feel along the walls. I'll lead, just stay close," Colin

was left untouched to avoid detection, its upper floors transformed into a deadly

us.

vast, filled with the scent of raw concrete, void of any distinguishing

a complete circuit, we found ourselves back where

fire escape?" Stella

grabbed Colin's arm to

worry. Stand here, I'll look around. If I find it, I'll

grip on his shirt

was worried

else on this floor was

afraid," Colin whispered

you taking the risks? Let me do it

me into a hug,

mean r

my own

me, Colin vanished into the

the wall in silence,

footsteps echoed faintly, growing distant as he moved

will we make

We have to," Robin

dark, clung to Bran. "Little bro,

Bran

me?" Finn clung tighter, shivering. "I'm really scared. Let's