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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