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Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace (Dexter and Phoebe) novel Chapter 47

Chapter 47 

Stella followed Robin, her whole body trembling uncontrollably

Dexter trailed behind the group, silent, his face a ghastly shade of pale

I glanced at Dexter and couldn’t help but laugh

The police had finally found my body. With that discovery, Dexter was truly free at last. He probably couldn’t wait for me to be out of the picture

Are you sure you want to do this?Robin asked Stella again before they got into the car

Her complexion was ashen, and her legs nearly gave out as she climbed into the car

I instinctively reached out to steady her, but it was futile: my hands passed right through her body

I couldn’t touch anyone

She’s not dead.Dexter said, furrowing his brow as if he still held onto some hope

Stella shot Dexter a look full of loathing before getting into the car

I sat next to Stella, staring blankly out the window

At this point, any affection or expectation I had for Dexter had long since evaporated. He and Melody had done me in, and whatever love or loyalty there was had been spent

The orphanage had already been cordoned off by the police, with officers patrolling all around

Several ambulances were parked nearby, though they seemed rather superfluous

It was clear this was the scene of the initial crime in a string of murders

I smiled bitterly to myself, What good were ambulances? I was definitely already dead

Why wasn’t this cellar found during the previous searches?The higherups were on scene. considering the gravity of the case

Robin quickly offered an explanation. Sorry, this orphanage has been deserted for ages. Without any blueprints, that cellar was just too well hidden” 

I too was curious about the cellar, located beneath a small storage shed behind the abandoned yard, with a wooden floor concealing the clandestine space below and an air of foreboding. emanating from it

I had no memory of this place; I had been unconscious when the killer dragged me in, and by the time I came to, I was already in that dim space without any idea how I got there

Certainly, a place like this would be tough to spot, even if you searched a dozen times. Who found it?Robin asked

Robin, it was me,Cory said, puzzled. StrangeI was here several times yesterday and didn’t 

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notice anything off. Today, though, I spotted footprints on the floor.He wondered if he had simply not been observant enough the day before. My bad for missing it yesterday.” 

It’s not your fault. The killer wanted us to find it,Robin said, his expression grim as he lit at cigarette. This killer was clever

The lunatic Colin is the killer, right?Cory asked, intrigued

Either he had an accomplice, or someone is setting him up to take the fall,” Robin said, shaking his head. There were too many unanswered questions

The group fell silent, standing at the mouth of the cellar, hesitant to go down

Robin, you need tobrace yourself,one of the officers advised. Chief Daniel just went down and came back up looking green. It’s a bit of a mess down there, and the medics are still figuring things out.” 

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