Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 444

It felt numbing, a delayed reaction that left me momentarily stunned.

Did I just laugh out loud?

It was a strange sensation.

Ever since returning from that abandoned factory, everything felt off, my reactions always a step behind my subconscious.

"Phoebe..." Colin looked back at me, his tone suggesting he was about to snitch. "He asked me to leave, definitely up to no good."

I nodded. "You can stay and talk here."

Dexter looked like he was about to blow a gasket, taking a moment before he finally spoke. "Phoebe... Melody is really important, even the cops know..."

"Are you explaining all this because you think I might kill her?" I asked Dexter, genuinely curious.

Did Dexter really fear me?

Did that twisted game in the factory scare him that much?

clearly afraid I might actually

explain, his voice laced with anxiety. "I

didn't kill her in the factory, you shouldn't worry about me doing it now," I said, clearly remembering how I had

scared of you," Colin whispered

just kept my

thinking I was the mastermind behind a series of murders? The

you're behind the game, said... you stabbed her,

I watched Dexter. "Really,

hesitated, then fell

looked at Dexter. "Ah... I

I understood why Dexter was so afraid

her, and you're the only witness," I said to Dexter, feeling a tightness in my chest and a slight shake in my anger. "So, you

told the police

murmuring a quiet explanation. "I

the truth?" I laughed, pointing to the door.

Phoebe hurt Melody? She

Colin frowned, saying nothing.

of being the

was

you'd kill her, I just..." Dexter clenched his