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.

and

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 not your place to interfere while

in front of the authoritative Xanthe. Summoning her courage, she wanted to

let 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

the words failed

expected, a

gaze remained fixed on Dexter 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 behind him. “Go ahead and

anxious about

had no choice but to enter the car reluctantly. The door closed, and the driver locked it. She was confined inside, only

their voices

could feel her heart pounding in her chest. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels

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

me?

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

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