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Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace (Dexter and Phoebe) novel Chapter 203

Chapter 203 

With the trail of drugs as a lead, it was a complicated maze to navigate, but persistence would inevitably point the finger at Dorian

Besides, I had already seen him at Phoebe’s place; he was one of the first to blow his cover

It was only a matter of time before the cops caught up with him

And it was he, of all people, who nearly killed Dexter, getting nabbed by the law right at this crucial moment

It did seem a bit too coincidental

He doesn’t have a red birthmark on his arm, does heI murmured softly

If Dorian didn’t have one, then there had to be an accomplice

Despite doubting my own recollection, I clearly remembered clawing at my attacker’s arm and the red birthmark on it before my death

I couldn’t be wrong

Robin patted Colin’s shoulder before leaving. He needed to get back to the interrogation room to see what kind of tricks Dorian was playing

When did you start funding Dorian?I asked Colin in a hushed tone, gripping his hand

Colin looked down. He was severely burned, living off welfare, but when the orphanage couldn’t take him anymore, those kidsscars from the fire, unwanted by familieswere left to institutions that struggled with the medical bills

Butthis world isn’t black and white. There’s so much charity that never reaches those who need it, and it doesn’t solve the core issues. His life was a painful one.Colin lifted his gaze briefly, unsure if I could empathize

I did feel a suffocating waveof a life reduced to mere survival, clinging on through infections that ravaged the organs, desperate enough to rely on drugs just to ease the pain… 

After I was rescued from the mental institution, I returned to the orphanage to wait.Colin hesitated, then continued, Dorian came back around the same time. We shared similar fates, and I’d give him the money I made from collecting bottles and selling scraps so he could buy his medicine. Later, when the Langley family took me in, I asked them to look after him too.” 

Colin’s nature was inherently good, something I came to realize through our time together. From what remained of my childhood memories, Colin would fight for me, knowing full well the severe punishments that awaited him, yet he did it anyway

I leaned on his shoulder, whispering. It’s okayas long as you’re not involved.” 

If Dorian’s soul had been twisted by pain, seeking vengeance on those responsible for the fire

Chapter 203 

using himself and Colin as a cover, the motive seemed plausible

Yet, something still felt off

The police have many investigative methods. They’ll solve the case soon, and Robin’s quite skilled.I murmured, seemingly to reassure Colin but also to comfort myself

Robinhe’s smart.Colin conceded, rare praise coming from him

Robin was one of the sharper tools in the police shed, privy to many secrets and truths about the orphanage, but as an officer, he couldn’t disclose them

Robin’s presence surely affected the person lurking in the shadows. His team was also the 

most determined to catch the real murderer

With a serial murder case on their hands, the higherups were pushing Robin for a quick resolution, pressuring him to pin it on someone like Colin, who had turned himself in

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