Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace (Dexter) novel Chapter 443

Dexter paused, a hint of nervousness flashing across his face as he looked at me. It was obvious he didn't want anything bad to happen to Melody. For whatever reason, it seemed he believed Melody didn't deserve the worst outcome.

I couldn't help but find it amusing. I had thought that once he found out Melody had deliberately tricked me on the night of the 15th, he'd see her in a new light, losing trust and maybe even turning on her.

But no... Dexter was as concerned about her well-being as ever.

"Phoebe... she promised if she made it out alive, she'd give me the evidence she has on Damian. I haven't gotten it yet," Dexter quickly explained.

It wasn't about Melody's life or death to him; it was about not receiving the evidence.

"Besides... she did risk her life for me once..." Dexter continued, deluding himself.

"You really think someone as selfish as Melody would risk her life? Either she knew from the start there was no real danger, or you're remembering it wrong," Stella rolled her eyes. "You saw how she acted in that abandoned warehouse. She was terrified."

"It's not the same..." Dexter tried to argue.

I grabbed Stella's arm. "Better to break ten temples than to destroy one marriage; they were engaged, after all."

"Phoebe..." Dexter looked hurt and anxious. "I didn't mean it like that. I just think her actions aren't deserving of death. She..."

"What you mean doesn't matter to me," I interrupted Dexter, raising my hand.

Colin was sitting quietly on the bed, barely containing his giggles...

He probably thought Dexter's emotional intelligence was in the basement, digging his own grave.

But when Dexter was digging that grave, Colin made sure to act all innocent, as if it somehow made him seem more obedient and understanding.

He'd even 'wag his tail' from time to time, chiming in, "Babe, Melody almost got Phoebe killed, and he's still defending her."

Dexter frowned at Colin, clenching his fists. "That was Melody's fault, I admit. She said she was too scared, and she didn't expect Phoebe to actually get hurt. On the night of the 15th, she had too much to drink and lost track of the date, which led to the police investigation getting sidetracked."