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 harm Melody. "No,

explain, his voice laced with anxiety. "I

shouldn't worry about me doing it now," I said, clearly remembering how I had frightened Dexter

of you," Colin whispered in my ear,

kept my eyes

would kill Melody, thinking I was the mastermind behind a series of murders? The architect

breath, looking down. "Melody told the cops you're behind the

eyes narrowed as I watched Dexter.

hesitated, then

Dexter.

moment, I understood why Dexter was so afraid

told the police I hurt her, and you're the only witness," I said to Dexter, feeling a tightness in my chest

told the police

murmuring a quiet explanation. "I

I laughed, pointing

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

Colin frowned, saying nothing.

her, of being the mastermind behind the murder

was the

I just..." Dexter clenched his