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

and slapped Dexter across

Startled, Josie quickly rushed out of the car and shielded him, admonishing Xanthe, “What have you

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

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

seem delicate, as if a gust of wind could knock her down. She glanced at the wedding rings on

to say something, but the words failed to

as expected, a boring

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

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

about what might

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

their voices

feel her heart pounding in her

does she want? Why did Dexter seem trapped, refuse to face her, yet

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