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 their

hand and slapped Dexter

Josie quickly rushed out of the car and shielded him, admonishing

“Who do you think you are? It’s not your place to interfere while I’m teaching

legs trembled in front 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

could knock her down. She glanced at the wedding rings on their fingers.

to say something, but the words failed to escape

as expected, a

you really just

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

about

but to enter the car reluctantly. The door closed, and the driver locked it.

their

heart pounding

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

it because of me? Josie couldn’t help

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