Xo Novel
Chapter 444
Chapter 444
It felt numbing, a delayed reaction that left me momentarily stunned.
Did I just laugh out loud?
It was a strange sensation.
Ever since returning from that abandoned factory, everything felt off, my reactions always a step behind my subconscious.
"Phoebe..." Colin looked back at me, his tone suggesting he was about to snitch. "He asked me to leave, definitely up to no good."
I nodded. "You can stay and talk here."
Dexter looked like he was about to blow a gasket, taking a moment before he finally spoke. "Phoebe... Melody is really important, even the cops know..."
"Are you explaining all this because you think I might kill her?" I asked Dexter, genuinely curious.
Did Dexter really fear me?
Did that twisted game in the factory scare him that much?
Dexter paused, clearly afraid I might actually harm Melody. "No, it's not that..."
He tried to explain, his voice laced with anxiety. "I just..."
"If I didn't kill her in the factory, you shouldn't worry about me doing it now," I said, clearly remembering how I had frightened Dexter when I had interrogated Melody.
"Honey, he's scared of you," Colin whispered in my ear, tattling quietly.
I didn't respond, just kept my eyes on Dexter.
He feared I would kill Melody, thinking I was the mastermind behind a series of murders? The architect of that game?
"She..." Dexter took a deep breath, looking down. "Melody told the cops you're behind the game, said... you stabbed her, even claimed you... worsened her wound, demanding a medical examination..."
My eyes narrowed as I watched Dexter. "Really, does she have any proof?"
Dexter hesitated, then fell silent.
I looked at Dexter. "Ah... I see..."
In that moment, I understood why Dexter was so afraid I'd kill Melody.
"Melody told the police I hurt her, and you're the only witness," I said to Dexter, feeling a tightness in my chest and a slight shake in my anger. "So, you betrayed me? Content is property © NôvelDrama.Org.
Dexter had told the police it was me?
He looked down, murmuring a quiet explanation. "I just..."
"Just told the truth?" I laughed, pointing to the door. "Get out."
Stella looked on in shock. "What did you do? Hurt Melody? When did Phoebe hurt Melody? She saved her life! If it wasn't for Phoebe, Melody would've been dead!"
Colin frowned, saying nothing.
Melody had accused me of harming her, of being the mastermind behind the murder game.
And Dexter was the witness.
"Melody's scared... you'd kill her, I just..." Dexter clenched his fists.
He couldn't lie in front of Melody, not with her pleading eyes looking right at him.
"Dexter, I've said it before, you're kind, but your kindness always comes from Melody's perspective You didn't do wrong because you didn't lie," I said sternly, pointing to the door. "But I don't want to see you right now, please leave." Content
"Phoebe... Melody does have value, if..." Dexter stopped mid-sentence, closing his mouth, his eyes downcast in defeat.
It seemed he was saying that admitting I had harmed Melody served no purpose without solid evidence in that chaotic situation.
He just wanted to win Melody's favor, hoping she'd hand over the evidence against Damian.
"I'm sorry..." Dexter's voice was
hoarse as he apologized. "If Damian goes after Melody, she'll be scared
and then... the only person she'll trust and rely on is me. It's the only way she'll hand over the evidence we need." NovelDrama.Org
With that, Dexter turned and walked away.
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