Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace (Dexter) novel Chapter 442

"It's been two weeks..." Dexter blurted out, his expression filled with worry for me.

"13 days and 8 hours, to be precise," Colin retorted, giving Dexter a challenging look.

Dexter clenched his jaw, looking like he was ready to throw punches at Colin.

I nodded, still in shock. "I've been out for that long? What did the doctor say?"

"The doctor said there's no clear reason. It could be due to severe shock or a concussion," Stella said, gripping my hand tighter, her voice laced with fear. "You scared me to death, Phoebe."

I felt disoriented and numb, my body not quite responding the way I wanted it to.

Shock seemed unlikely, and a concussion wouldn't knock me out for that long...

Colin's gaze was filled with caution and fear. What was he afraid of?

Clearly, it wasn't that I wouldn't wake up. It seemed more like he was afraid I wouldn't remember him. Afraid I'd lose my memory again?

This fool... he's so insecure.

He's really scared I'd fall for Dexter again...

"Colin, my head hurts," I murmured softly.

They say showing your vulnerable side to your significant other can boost the sense of happiness in a relationship.

"Let me help with that," Colin pulled me into his embrace, massaging my temples right in front of Dexter.

"Get a room," Stella huffed, jealousy tinging her voice. "Phoebe, I thought I was your favorite? Weren't we supposed to stick together?"

I glanced at Stella, my gaze slightly complex. After a moment, I managed a smile. "You're not chasing after Robin anymore?"

Stella chuckled. "He's too caught up with work right now..."

I smiled, though I wondered if it looked as stiff as it felt, my body still not quite under my control.

Feeling numb...

It's an uncomfortable sensation.

"What happened after...?" What happened after I fell unconscious?

"Dexter and the police were looking for us, but..." Dexter stepped forward, eager to show his concern.

Colin snorted, cutting him off. "The police found those people's bodies in the ruins, but... Zoe and Dylan's were missing."

I paused, looking up at Colin. "So, all the dead were accounted for except Zoe and Dylan. Oh... and that headmaster from the special school is still alive but went crazy. The police tried to question him, but couldn't get anything out of him."

I fell silent, frowning at the absence of Zoe and Dylan's bodies.

"What about Bran?" I looked around, noting the absence of Finn and Robin due to the case, but why wasn't Bran here?

"He's at school, getting ready for his SATs," Colin explained.

I opened my mouth to speak, but then held back. "How's Silas?"

"He's still at the hospital. He was badly injured and needs to be moved from intensive care to a regular room before he can come back," Dexter quickly responded, as if competing with Colin.

Colin rolled his eyes.

"That's good..." I nodded.

As long as Silas is alive, that's what matters.

"After this murder game, the mastermind behind the serial killings should stop, right?" Stella spoke up, her voice tinged with fear.

"You all remember the Erase to Zero Plan, right? Now, the only ones left from that list are Melody and Silas. Silas got lucky, his crimes aren't capital. I guess... that leaves only Melody, but she still has value," I said, turning to Dexter.

Dexter looked down, his voice low. "Phoebe... she's with Damian, and Damian's too cunning, always on guard... We need to keep her close to uncover more secrets and leads."

I scoffed. "It's up to Damian whether he lets her live or not."

The murder game has drawn significant attention. Damian's now in a tight spot...

I guess, it's time for him to start cleaning house.