Blind Date Turned Proposal

Chapter 256

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

and slapped

sharp sound filled the air as his head turned from the impact. Startled, Josie quickly rushed out of the car and shielded him, admonishing Xanthe, “What have you done?”

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

her courage, she wanted to protect Dexter. “Didn’t you

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

to say something, but the words failed to escape her lips.

expected, a

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

his lips, he exuded intense aggression. Once again, he pulled Josie protectively behind him.

about what

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

words, but their voices were

heart pounding in her

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

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