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

air as his head turned from the impact. Startled, Josie quickly rushed out

gaze shifted to her. “Who do you think you are? It’s not your

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

if a gust of wind could knock her down. She glanced at the wedding

something, but the words failed to escape

as expected,

you really just going to

Once again, he pulled

hesitated, anxious about

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 Dexter reentering the Russell

words, but their

feel her heart

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

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