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 intense

hand and slapped

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

do you think you are? It’s not your place

trembled in front of the authoritative Xanthe. Summoning her courage, she wanted to

a furious chuckle. Her frail figure made her seem delicate, as if a gust of wind could knock

say something, but the

expected,

fixed on Dexter as she challenged, “Are you really

Once again,

about

to enter the car reluctantly. The door closed, and the driver locked it. She was confined inside, only able

words, but their voices

could feel her heart pounding in

What does she want? Why did Dexter seem trapped, refuse to face her, yet unable to confront

of me? Josie

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