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,

raised her hand and slapped Dexter

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

her. “Who do you think you are? It’s

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

frail figure 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

but the words failed to

as expected, a boring

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

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

about what

The door closed, and the driver locked it. She was

words, but their

could feel her heart

Xanthe choose this moment to come back? What does she want? Why did Dexter seem trapped,

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