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.

held her breath, witnessing their

her hand and slapped Dexter across

sharp sound filled the air as his head turned from the impact. Startled, Josie quickly rushed out of the

It’s not your place to interfere

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

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

something, but the words

expected,

remained fixed on Dexter as she challenged, “Are you really just going to stand there and let this woman fight your

the corner of his lips, he exuded intense aggression. Once again, he pulled Josie protectively behind him. “Go ahead

anxious about

reluctantly. The door closed, and the driver locked it. She was confined inside, only able to catch glimpses of

their voices

feel her heart pounding in her

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

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