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

her hand and slapped

sharp sound filled the air as his head turned from the impact. Startled, Josie quickly rushed out of the

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

to protect Dexter. “Didn’t

let out 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 their fingers. “Ah, so you’re the girl he had chosen to

something, but the

a boring peasant.”

challenged, “Are you really just going to stand there and let this woman fight

the corner of his lips, he exuded intense aggression. Once again,

hesitated, anxious about what

no choice but to enter the car reluctantly. The door closed, and the driver locked it. She was

exchanged words, but their voices

feel her heart pounding

did Xanthe choose this moment to come back? What does she want? Why did Dexter

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