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, witnessing their intense

her hand and

the impact. Startled, Josie quickly rushed out of the car and shielded him, admonishing Xanthe, “What

gaze shifted to her. “Who do you think you are? It’s not your place to interfere while I’m teaching my son a

in front of the authoritative Xanthe. Summoning her courage, she wanted to protect Dexter. “Didn’t you hear him

if a gust of wind could knock her

something, but the words

expected,

Dexter as she challenged, “Are you really just going

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

hesitated, anxious about what might

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

their voices were drowned

her heart pounding in

did Xanthe choose this moment to come back? What does she want? Why

me? Josie couldn’t

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