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,

and slapped Dexter across

Josie quickly rushed out of the car and shielded

to her. “Who do you think you are? It’s not your place to interfere while

she wanted to protect Dexter. “Didn’t you hear him say that his mother had passed away long

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

something, but the

expected, a boring

challenged, “Are you really just going to stand there

his lips, he exuded intense aggression. Once again, he pulled Josie protectively behind him. “Go ahead and get

about

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,

their voices were

her heart pounding in

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

of me? Josie couldn’t help

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