Chapter 256 My Mother Died Early

Josie unconsciously curled her toes, feeling exposed under the woman’s penetrating gaze.

“We should go now. Grandpa’s waiting for us at home,” Dexter said with indifference. He took hold of Josie’s hand and guided her towards the car.

Just as he was about to step inside, Xanthe said, “Dexter, I just got back. Will you join me in paying respects to your father?”

A hush fell over the crowd.

Dexter, one foot already in the car, paused and straightened his posture. He responded with a detached tone, “Who are you?”

Xanthe’s pupils dilated, the creases around her eyes deepening. “I’m your mother.”

“Mother? My mother passed away long ago, he retorted.

His remark left some people gasping in shock.

breath, witnessing their intense

and slapped Dexter across the

as his head turned from the impact. Startled, Josie quickly rushed out of the car

you think you are? It’s not your place to interfere

in front of the authoritative Xanthe. Summoning her courage, she wanted to protect Dexter. “Didn’t you hear

furious chuckle. Her frail figure made her seem delicate, as if a gust of wind could knock her down. She glanced at

but the words failed to

expected, a boring

Dexter as she challenged, “Are you really just going to stand there and let this woman

intense aggression. Once again, he pulled Josie

about

to enter the car reluctantly. The door closed, and the driver locked it. She was confined inside, only able to catch glimpses of

exchanged words, but their voices were drowned

feel her heart pounding in her chest.

Xanthe choose this moment to come back? What does she want? Why did Dexter seem trapped,

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