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,

raised her hand and

from the impact. Startled, Josie quickly

think you are? It’s not your place to interfere while I’m teaching my

her courage, she wanted to protect Dexter. “Didn’t you hear him say that

knock

to say something, but the words failed to

expected, a

on Dexter as she challenged, “Are you really just going to

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

anxious about what might

driver locked it. She was confined inside, only able to catch glimpses of Dexter reentering the Russell family estate,

words, but their voices were

heart pounding

Why did Dexter seem trapped, refuse to

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