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 their

raised her hand and slapped Dexter across

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

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

she wanted to protect Dexter. “Didn’t you hear him say

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 girl he had

but the

expected,

really just going to stand

aggression. Once again, he pulled Josie protectively behind him. “Go

hesitated, anxious about what might

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

exchanged words, but their

her heart pounding

to come back? What does she want? Why did Dexter seem trapped, refuse to face her, yet unable to

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