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.

hand and slapped Dexter across

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

furious gaze shifted to her. “Who do you think you are? It’s

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

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

say something, but the words

expected,

you really just going

of his lips, he exuded intense aggression. Once again, he pulled

hesitated, anxious about what

Josie had no choice but to enter the car reluctantly. The door closed, and the driver locked it. She was confined inside, only able to catch glimpses of Dexter reentering

but their voices were

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want? Why did Dexter seem trapped, refuse to face her, yet

of me? Josie

about half an hour, with no sign of Dexter and the others coming out from the family estate, just as Josie was about to persuade the driver to let her out, a

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