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?

afraid I might actually harm Melody. "No, it's

his voice

you shouldn't worry about me doing it

of you," Colin whispered

didn't respond, just kept my

the mastermind behind a series of murders?

a deep breath, looking down. "Melody told the cops you're behind the game, said... you stabbed her, even claimed you... worsened her wound, demanding

Dexter. "Really, does she have

hesitated, then fell

looked at Dexter. "Ah...

why Dexter was

hurt her, and you're the only witness," I said to Dexter, feeling a tightness

told the police it was

murmuring a quiet explanation. "I

laughed, pointing to the door. "Get

When did Phoebe hurt Melody? She saved her life! If it wasn't for Phoebe, Melody

Colin frowned, saying nothing.

accused me of harming her, of being the mastermind behind the

Dexter was the

I just..." Dexter clenched