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

her hand and slapped Dexter across the

the impact. Startled, Josie quickly rushed out of the car and shielded him, admonishing Xanthe,

her. “Who do you think you are? It’s not your place to interfere

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

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

say something, but the words failed to escape

as expected, a boring

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

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

hesitated, anxious about

for his bodyguards. Josie had no choice but to enter the car reluctantly. The door closed, and the driver locked it. She

words, but their

feel her heart pounding

moment to come back? What does she want? Why did Dexter seem

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