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.

her breath,

hand and slapped Dexter across the

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

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

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

a gust of wind could knock her down. She

but the words failed

expected, a boring

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

the corner of his lips, he exuded intense aggression. Once again, he pulled Josie protectively

hesitated, anxious about

Josie had no choice but to enter the car reluctantly. The door closed, and the driver locked

exchanged words, but their

could feel her heart pounding

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

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