Chapter 22

“Officer Robin, I hear you let that psycho loose?” Dexter’s words carried a tinge of displeasure as he brought Melody out.

Melody seemed shaken. She was seeking refuge within the protective circle of Dexter’s embrace.

With a coddling gesture, Dexter shrugged off his leather jacket and draped it over Melody’s shoulders and took her in his embrace, “You cold?”

She gave a fragile nod in response.

“Mr. Fitzgerald, the individual in question has been released into the care of their guardian. They’ve assured us that any grievances or expenses, including medical bills, will be fully covered,” Robin explained, handing Dexter a business card.

As Dexter glanced at the card, his expression darkened, “Brendan Langley?”

It was the Langley family.

I also watched Dexter in shock.

The Langley family?

In Sea City, the Langleys sat atop the economic pyramid of the business circle, the undisputed tycoons. Even the Fitzgeralds couldn’t hold a candle to the Langleys.

But how could someone from the Langleys grow up in an orphanage, let alone be diagnosed with a mental illness?

Thinking of Colin’s identity sent shivers down my spine.

from being discovered even after

was my body? Would the

Langley?” Melody’s voice trembled with disbelief. “A madman from the Langley family? I never

son, his grandson, and his granddaughter all perished

psycho must carry Langley’s blood. Otherwise, Brendan wouldn’t

Robin snorted. “If he really cared, he wouldn’t let him wander the streets. Probably just wants to secure a

nothing, disinterested in the Langley affairs and unwilling to get involved.

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Chapter 22

focus on the real killer. There’s no need to worry about Phoebe anymore.” He claimed.

with a hand

for her was evident

I are getting married. She’s bound to show up at the wedding.”

derisively. Dexter planned to use his and Melody’s wedding

prank from

the side, mocking Dexter. I would never

and drove off, I remained, unsure of where to

restless spirit, that’s what I had become. Even in death, I didn’t know where

looked skyward and suddenly dropped a question.

him and smiled faintly, “I’m dead, and I don’t even know where my body

A young officer burst into the station, panic–stricken, “Another woman’s body has been found along Boundless River. The

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