Betrayed By Husband, Stolen By Brother In Law-Chapter 209: Shocked

"What did you say?" Melanie asked with a blank face as she stared at the lawyer.

Elias in return, looked at her face, searching for a flicker of understanding, then carefully repeated himself-more slowly this time, as if gentler words could soften the blow."Adam was declared dead yesterday...he flatlined a couple of days ago as well, but was stabilised later. however, his condition kept deteriorating, and now his body is missing. Spencer Collins was summoned here since he is his legal brother and authorised to claim him for burial. Melanie..." His voice faltered. "I’m so sorry for your loss, Melanie."

He had expected a storm of emotions—shock, disbelief, maybe grief and even a lot of crying. Perhaps even denial, shouted questions, or trembling hands as they pointed towards him for not fulfilling his promise. But what he didn’t expect... was this. ƒгeewёbnovel.com

That quiet look. Still and unmoving. There was no flicket or pain or even a blink of an eye. It was disconcerting... to say the least.

He almost reached out and was about to shake her a bit to make sure she was not in shock, when without a word, she opened the car door and stepped out as if on automation. She didn’t look at him and simply started to walk away from the parking.

"I need to get back inside," she said quietly. "The first thing we need to do is stop Spencer... before he finds Adam."

Elias stared after her, stunned, and then scrambled out of the car and followed, catching up to her just as she reached the entrance of the hospital., "Wait—what?"

When Melanie simply gave him a look, he tentatively placed a hand on her arm and asked," Melanie, just wait—hold on. Are you... are you okay? I mean, did you actually hear what I said back there?" He lowered his voice and looked around cautiously, as he suggested, "You might be in shock. Maybe you should sit down, talk to someone. A doctor, maybe."

Melanie gave him a look and then turned her head away to look forward again, before speaking, "I heard you," she said. Her voice was calm. Flat. Too calm. "And I dont need to see a doctor."

And with that, she pushed open the door and walked into the hospital, leaving Elias Kramer blinking in confusion as he looked at her back. How could she...

Melanie entered the hospital and headed straight for the front desk. Elias followed a few steps behind, still unsure what she intended to do or say. And what he was supposed to do.

"I need to see Adam Collins," she said simply.

The receptionist froze for a moment. Her fingers hovered uncertainly over the keyboard as her eyes darted to the screen. She swallowed and glanced up at Melanie, clearly uncomfortable.

"I... I’m sorry," the woman finally said hesitantly. "There’s been no update. He’s still listed as missing. But, uh... if you’d like, you can wait in the family room. Down the hall to the left."

Melanie didn’t respond. She turned and walked off without waiting for clarification. Elias gave the woman an apologetic look before quickly following after her.

When they entered the waiting room, a few people looked up, but only one of them reacted immediately.

Spencer Collins.

He was sitting with two detectives, leaning forward, elbows on his knees, mid-conversation. The moment his eyes landed on Melanie, he straightened sharply and stood up.

"You’ve got to be kidding me," he said, loud and incredulous. "What is she doing here?"

The detectives turned, confused by the sudden outburst.

Spencer pointed directly at Melanie. "That’s her. That’s Melanie. The woman you said is in detention! She’s the reason my brother is dead."

Elias looked to Melanie, expecting her to flinch, to react somehow. But she didn’t even blink.

"She shouldn’t be here," Spencer went on, voice rising. "Why would she even come unless she had something to hide? Think about it-Adam is declared dead, but now his body’s missing? And then she shows up? Are you telling me that’s just a coincidence?"

One of the detectives stepped between them, holding up a hand. "Mr. Collins, please—"

"No," Spencer cut him off. "She’s the one you should be questioning! Maybe she took him. Maybe she took his body away. There might have been some foul play involved in his death and so she made sure that his body would go missing and now she’s coming back to cover her tracks. Officers, you need to arrest her. How did she even get out of being detained."

The officers stepped forward and were about to arrest Melanie again when Elias Kramer stepped forward," My client was just released on bail. And her so called crime has not been proven. She is free to be here."

"She is free! Is this the justice system or Maniwa? Fine, even if she is out on bail, she is the main accused in this and I want her away from here."

Melanie finally spoke, voice calm. "I didn’t take Adam."

Spencer laughed bitterly. "You expect anyone to believe that?"

She met his gaze without hesitation. "Because he isn’t dead."

Spencer’s mouth opened, but no words came out. He looked at the detectives, bewildered.

"Are you hearing this? She’s delusional."

One of the detectives turned to Melanie. "You said he’s not dead. But the doctor declared him dead. Why do you believe that? Did you take him somewhere." Even though the question sounded casual, the two detectives were ready to arrest her again and find out in case this delusional woman had taken the body away, believing Adam Collins was still alive.

"I haven’t seen him since he was brought here. So, no. I don’t have him. But I do believe that whoever wants him dead probably has him. And I will not stop looking for him until I find him. I hope you will do your jobs officers as well."

The two men exchanged a glance and nodded," We’ll look at what we can do."

The officers walked away and Spencer sent her a triumphant look, however, she stepped forward and said softly," I know you are the one behind all this. You want me to go to prison for murder, Spencer? I am willing to go... But I will promise you one thing... The only murder I will be doing my time for is... yours."

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