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.

her breath, witnessing their intense

her hand and slapped Dexter across

his head turned from the impact. Startled, Josie quickly rushed out of the car and

do you think you are? It’s not your place to interfere while

to protect Dexter. “Didn’t you hear him say that his mother had passed away

knock her down. She

the words failed to escape

as expected, a boring

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

exuded intense aggression. Once again, he pulled Josie protectively behind him. “Go ahead and get

about what

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

words, but their voices

heart pounding in her

back? What does she want? Why did Dexter seem trapped, refuse

me? Josie couldn’t help

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