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.

Josie held her breath, witnessing their intense confrontation.

raised her hand and slapped

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

you are? It’s not your place to interfere while I’m teaching

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

out a furious chuckle. Her 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 he

to say something, but the words failed to

expected,

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

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

hesitated, anxious about

the driver locked it. She was confined inside, only able to

their voices were

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come back? What does she want? Why

me?

hour, with no sign of Dexter and the others coming out from the family estate, just as Josie was about to

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