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

and slapped Dexter across

as his head turned from the impact. Startled, Josie quickly rushed out of the

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

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

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

but the words failed to

expected,

she challenged, “Are you really just

he exuded intense aggression. Once

hesitated, anxious about what might

driver locked it. She was confined inside, only able to catch glimpses

words, but their voices

her heart pounding

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

of me? Josie couldn’t help

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