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,

Xanthe raised her hand and slapped Dexter

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

her. “Who do you think you are? It’s not your place to interfere while

Xanthe. Summoning her courage, she wanted to protect Dexter. “Didn’t you hear him say that his mother had passed away

her seem delicate, as if a gust of wind could knock her down. She glanced at the wedding rings on their fingers.

say something, but the words

expected,

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

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

hesitated, anxious about

bodyguards. Josie had no choice but to enter the car reluctantly. The door closed, and the driver locked it. She was confined inside, only able

exchanged words, but their voices

her heart pounding in

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

of me? Josie couldn’t

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