Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

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.

being discovered even after taking

what now? Where was my body? Would the truth behind

he’s a Langley?” Melody’s voice trembled with disbelief. “A madman from the Langley family? I

and his granddaughter all perished in a tragic car accident. The only remaining child is

psycho must carry Langley’s blood. Otherwise,

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

disinterested in the Langley affairs

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Information, Officer Robin, focus on the real killer. There’s no need

the car door, and with a hand on

for her was evident in

are getting married. She’s bound to show up at the wedding.” Dexter declared with

Dexter planned to use his and Melody’s wedding as bait to draw me

with a meaningful look. “I hope it’s just a prank

side, mocking Dexter. I would never

off, I remained,

become. Even

you?” Robin looked skyward

“I’m dead, and I don’t even

officer burst into the station, panic–stricken, “Another woman’s body has been found along