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,

her hand and

the impact. Startled, Josie quickly rushed out of the

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

of the authoritative Xanthe. Summoning her courage, she wanted to protect

let out a furious chuckle. Her frail figure made her seem delicate, as if a gust of wind could knock her down. She glanced at

but the words failed

expected, a

gaze remained fixed on Dexter as she challenged, “Are you really just going to stand there and let

blood at the corner of his lips, he exuded intense aggression. Once again,

hesitated, anxious about

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 family estate, closely

their voices were

feel her heart pounding in

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

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