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 intense confrontation.

hand and slapped

air as his head turned from the impact. Startled, Josie quickly rushed out of the car and shielded him, admonishing Xanthe, “What

think you are? It’s

wanted to protect Dexter. “Didn’t you hear him say that his

gust of wind could knock her down. She glanced at the wedding rings

say something, but the

as expected, a

“Are you really just going to stand there and let this woman fight your battles?”

the corner of his lips, he exuded intense aggression. Once again, he pulled Josie protectively behind him. “Go ahead and get in the

about

and the driver locked it. She was confined inside, only able to catch glimpses of Dexter reentering the Russell

exchanged words, but their voices

her heart pounding in her chest.

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

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