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.

held her breath,

raised her hand and

from the impact. Startled, Josie quickly rushed

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

Xanthe. Summoning her courage, she wanted to protect Dexter. “Didn’t you hear him say that his mother had passed away

figure made her seem delicate, as if a gust of wind could knock her down. She glanced

to say something, but the words

expected, a boring

you really just going to stand

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

hesitated, anxious about what

enter the car reluctantly. The door closed, and the driver locked it. She was confined inside, only able to catch glimpses of Dexter reentering the Russell

exchanged words, but their voices were

could feel her heart pounding in

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

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