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 the

head turned from the impact. Startled, Josie quickly rushed out

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

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

wind could knock her down. She glanced at the wedding rings on their

but the words

as expected, a

intense gaze remained fixed on Dexter as she challenged, “Are you really just going to stand there and let this woman fight your battles?”

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

anxious about

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

but their voices were drowned

feel her heart pounding

want? Why did Dexter seem trapped, refuse to face her, yet

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