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.

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

body? Would the truth behind my death ever come to light?

with disbelief. “A madman from the

Brendan’s eldest son, his grandson, and his granddaughter all perished in a tragic car accident. The only remaining child

Otherwise, Brendan wouldn’t

Robin snorted. “If he really cared, he wouldn’t let him wander

nothing, disinterested in the Langley affairs and unwilling

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Chapter 22

killer. There’s no need to worry

opened the car door, and with a hand on the

care for her was evident

bound to show up

to use his and Melody’s wedding as

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

side, mocking

drove off, I remained, unsure

Even in death,

you?” Robin looked skyward and suddenly dropped a

turned back to him and smiled faintly, “I’m dead, and I

been found along Boundless River. The