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

Xanthe raised her hand and slapped Dexter

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

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

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

knock her down. She glanced at the wedding rings on their fingers. “Ah,

but the

as expected,

gaze remained fixed on Dexter as she challenged, “Are you really just going

of his lips, he exuded intense aggression. Once again, he pulled Josie

hesitated, anxious about what might

locked it.

but their voices were

feel her heart pounding

choose this moment to come back? What does she want? Why did Dexter seem trapped,

it because of me? Josie couldn’t help

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