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 the

the impact. Startled, Josie quickly rushed out

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

Xanthe. Summoning her courage, she wanted to protect Dexter. “Didn’t you hear him say

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

but the words failed to escape

as expected, a

“Are you really just going to

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

about

driver locked it. She was confined inside,

but their voices were drowned

her heart pounding in her chest. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest

does she want? Why did Dexter seem trapped, refuse

because of me?

and the others coming out from the family estate, just as Josie was about to persuade the

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