Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace (Dexter) novel Chapter 335

Robin was on the phone when Stella's cutting words sliced through the air, "She's worse. She belongs in a septic tank, not a gutter."

I cringed inwardly, grateful that Stella's venomous attack overshadowed my own harsh words.

There was a flicker of doubt in Finn's eyes, but it slowly faded away.

Once Robin ended his call, he looked over at Finn. "The dismemberment case closed?"

Finn paused, surprised. "Someone confessed?"

Robin made a face, clearly disappointed. "The boss rang me up, said I played a key part in the arrest, took an honorable hit, and earned my stripes for wrapping up the case. They're planning to award me with a commendation at the traffic division...” He had hoped for a reinstatement to his old position, but no such luck.

"That's it?" Finn clenched his jaw.

"And they're giving me leave. Told me to come back once my arm's healed up."

Finn scratched his head. "Wrapped up so quick, huh...”

Clearly, there was pressure from above. A serial killer case dragging on without resolution, the so-called dismemberment case had a suspect in custody, and it was time to close the book swiftly to avoid public panic.

"You guys head back. I'm going to see what's up," Finn said before walking off to speak with the higher-ups.

I glanced at Colin, who was still holding me, unwilling to let go.

Dexter snorted and turned to leave.

"Mr. Fitzgerald, you've lost." Colin couldn't resist a taunting reminder, though his voice was cautious, wary of my reaction.

Dexter's face turned thunderous. "You are childish!"

Colin tightened his grip on me and called out loud enough for everyone to hear, "Shameless! She's my wife, legally bound and protected."

Dexter, choked with fury, wanted to lunge but was stopped by Melody's tears. "Dexter, let's just go..."

He shook off Melody in a rage and stormed out.

Melody glanced back at me, a subtle smirk flashing in her eyes. It seemed she was plotting something, and she was close to her goal.