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.

held her breath, witnessing

and slapped

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

furious gaze shifted to her. “Who do you think you are? It’s

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

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 their fingers. “Ah, so you’re

but the words

as expected, a boring

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

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

anxious about

car reluctantly. The door closed, and the driver locked it. She was confined inside,

their voices were drowned

heart

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

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