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Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace (Dexter) novel Chapter 283

Chapter 283 

You son of aThe jerk was about to lay hands on Stella when Robin stepped in, grabbed his wrist, and twisted it behind his back like he was handling a misbehaving puppy

Let’s keep it civil, Robin said, his voice a low rumble

I faced the jerk. So you’re claiming those photos on your phone are of me? What’s your game plan?” 

Sleazebag, if you just quietly divorce and come with me, I’ll let you off the hook,he babbled on

Oh, I nodded. That’s not my photo. How can you prove it’s me? I have picture.” 

mole on my left shoulder, which, I notice, is missing from your 

The jerk was momentarily stumped, zooming in on the photo. How am I supposed to know you” 

Officer Robin, would you mind calling the cops? With all these reporters around and the live streamers, his slander’s got to be worth some jail time, right? Give them a call, then I’d appreciate it if you and Stella could handle this.” 

Before the jerk could utter another word, Stella had stuffed something into his mouth

It took a moment for Robin to realize Stella had used his wallet to gag the fool

As Robin escorted the man away, the media swarmed, cameras flashing nonstop

I’m terribly sorry for this spectacle,I apologized, wiping away tears and bowing to the press. Lately, some people have been targeting me with their slander for reasons I can’t fathom” 

From the crowd, someone shouted a possible motive. You’re too naive. Your unborn child and your husband are the sole heirs to the Langley Group’s fortune and shares. They have to smear your name if they want to grab that inheritance.” 

I felt as if I’d been struck by lightning, turning to the speaker in shock. Is thatreally why?” 

Tears streamed down my face. My husbandhe’s a bit simpleminded, so trusting, so easy to exploit. He once tried to help stray animals and was accused of cruelty. I’m terrifiedterrified that they’ll use his mental health against him, and the Langley family legacy will be stolen fight from under us.” 

My crying rallied support from many in the crowd

I’ve met his husband, the simple soul. He’s kindhearted, always feeding stray dogs! He’s no villain.” 

Yeah, this is all about seizing assets, preying on a simple man and a pregnant woman.” 

When did the underdog start to carry this innate advantage, this power to draw sympathy

I remember learning this from Melody. I couldn’t help but think Melody had been my teacher… 

Melody watched me with a venomous glare, realizing I was copying her tactics

I turned back to Henry and Dexter, my lips curving into a smile

If Henry still wanted to play the Caleb is mentally illcard, even if he managed to commit Caleb to a mental institution, public opinion wouldn’t be on his side

Henry’s face had turned a sickly shade of pale, whereas Damian was smirking with a knowing look

We’re the police, responding to a report of assault. We need to investigate further; please come with us.” 

Sure enough, the cops showed up soon after, looking for Colin

Carl, under Henry’s orders, had called them in

It was Carl who instigated the trouble…” I instinctively wanted to protect Colin

But Colin hugged me from behind and whispered, PhoebeI have to go.” 

Colin’s voice was soft, but his eyes were fixed on Damian

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