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,

her hand and slapped Dexter across

from the impact. Startled, Josie quickly rushed out of the car and shielded him,

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

wanted to protect Dexter. “Didn’t you hear him say that his mother

let out a furious chuckle. Her frail figure made 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

but the words

expected,

“Are you really just

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

anxious about what might

no choice but to enter the car reluctantly. The door closed, and the driver locked it. She was confined inside, only able to catch glimpses of Dexter reentering the Russell family estate, closely followed by

but their voices

feel her heart pounding in

Why did

of me? Josie couldn’t help

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