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,

hand and slapped Dexter across

head turned from the impact. Startled, Josie

do you think you are? It’s

her courage, she wanted to protect Dexter. “Didn’t

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

say something, but the

as expected,

as she challenged, “Are you really just going to stand there

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

about what

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 to

words, but their voices were drowned

could feel her heart pounding in her

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

because of me? Josie

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