With a swift move, Xanthe stepped forward, clutching the leg of Dexter's trousers. "He can't compare to you. You were pampered by your grandfather since childhood and cared for by servants. But Brodie grew up experiencing hardships from a young age. He's been sick and has been taking medicine since he was a child. He knows he has a brother, and every day he tells me how much he wants to meet you. Dexter he's your younger brother. Direct any grievances you have toward me. I will bear them. Please, I beg you, don't treat him this way."

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A flicker of pain flashed across his eyes. He gazed at her for a long time. "Have you ever regretted it?"

"What?"

"Have you ever regretted leaving me behind in the first place?"

Xanthe hadn't forgotten the child who had once cried in the rain. Yet, as she recalled her state of mind at that time, she felt no regret. "I was so oppressed in Russell Mansion. When your father died, all I felt was relief. I was desperate to leave. Dexter, can you understand me? I had no choice but to leave you behind."

eyes, a subtle pain

outward. Xanthe shouted, "No, I regret it, Dexter! Listen to me, I

almost able to envision Dexter's disappointment

"You are not worthy of being a

you, none of this would have happened, you witch!" Xanthe lunged at Josie, slapping her

Arnold swiftly pulled

Instead, she looked at Xanthe and said, "You know, I have

Xanthe's eyes widened.

child to secure my position in the Russell family. You didn't expect it, did you? I really do have a child now." Facing Xanthe's astonishment, Josie continued, "The child is Dexter's. Now that I'm a mother, I believe I could never abandon my own child. Therefore, I can't comprehend your actions. All the pain and regret you're feeling now is because your youngest son is suffering. Not a single bit of it is for Dexter. The first time I saw him, he was sitting in the rain, crying

of vulnerability started

though I detest Dexter just as much as you do, I actually

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