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.

the might of the Langley name that kept him from being discovered even after taking so many lives? So

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

trembled with disbelief. “A madman from the Langley family? I never heard of such a thing.”

his grandson, and his granddaughter all perished in a tragic car accident. The only remaining child is infertile, who’s incapable

carry Langley’s blood. Otherwise, Brendan wouldn’t bother so

wouldn’t let him wander the streets. Probably

in the Langley affairs and unwilling to get involved.

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Chapter 22

the Information, Officer Robin, focus on the real killer. There’s no need to worry about Phoebe anymore.” He

car door, and with a

for her was evident in

to show up at the wedding.”

and Melody’s wedding as bait

“I hope it’s just a prank from Phoebe and

to the side, mocking

the car and drove off, I remained, unsure of

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

you?” Robin looked skyward and

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

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

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