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.

held her breath, witnessing their intense

Xanthe raised her hand and slapped Dexter across

as his head turned from the impact. Startled, Josie quickly

to her. “Who do you think you are? It’s not your place to interfere while I’m teaching

the authoritative Xanthe. Summoning her courage, she wanted to protect Dexter. “Didn’t you hear him say that

seem delicate, as if a gust of wind could knock her

something, but the words failed to

a boring

gaze remained fixed on Dexter as she challenged, “Are you really just going to stand there

intense aggression. Once again, he pulled Josie protectively behind him. “Go ahead and get in

anxious about

driver locked it. She was confined inside, only able to

their

could feel her heart pounding in

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

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