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.

breath, witnessing

hand and slapped Dexter

sharp sound filled the air as his head turned from the impact. Startled, Josie

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

legs trembled in front of the authoritative Xanthe. Summoning her courage, she wanted to protect Dexter. “Didn’t you hear him say

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

the words failed to escape her

as expected, a

“Are you really just going to stand there and

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

anxious about what might

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

exchanged words, but their

feel her heart pounding

Why did Dexter seem trapped, refuse to face her, yet unable to confront

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