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

and slapped Dexter across

as his head turned from the impact. Startled, Josie quickly rushed out of the car and shielded him, admonishing

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

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

a gust of wind could knock her down. She glanced at the wedding rings on their fingers. “Ah, so you’re the girl he had chosen to

to say something, but the words failed to escape

expected, a boring

she challenged, “Are you really just going to stand there and let this woman fight your

exuded intense aggression. Once again, he pulled Josie protectively

hesitated, anxious about what might

called for his bodyguards. Josie had 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 were drowned

heart pounding in her

did Xanthe choose this moment to come back? What does she want? Why

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