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, witnessing their intense
raised her hand and slapped Dexter across the
his head turned from the impact. Startled, Josie quickly
you think you are? It’s not your place to interfere while I’m teaching my son a
wanted to protect Dexter. “Didn’t you hear him say that his
gust of wind could knock her down. She
wanted to say something, but the words
expected,
Dexter as she challenged, “Are you really
his lips, he exuded intense aggression. Once again, he pulled Josie protectively behind him. “Go
about what might
closed, and the driver locked it. She was confined
words, but their
her heart
she want? Why did Dexter seem trapped, refuse to face
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