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.

her breath, witnessing their intense

and

the impact. Startled, Josie quickly rushed out of the car

It’s not your place to interfere while I’m teaching

wanted to protect Dexter. “Didn’t you hear

delicate, as if a gust of wind could knock her down. She glanced at the wedding rings on their

say something, but the words failed to escape

a boring peasant.”

really just going to stand there

lips, he exuded intense aggression. Once again,

about what

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

words, but their voices

could feel her heart pounding in

Xanthe choose this moment to come back? What does she want? Why did Dexter seem trapped, refuse to face her, yet unable to confront

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