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, witnessing their intense

her hand and

from the impact. Startled, Josie quickly

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

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

out a furious chuckle. Her frail figure made her seem delicate, as if a gust of wind could knock her down. She

something, but the words

expected, a boring

fixed on Dexter as she challenged, “Are you really just going to

at the corner of his lips, he exuded intense aggression. Once again,

about

door closed, and the driver locked it. She was confined inside, only able to catch glimpses of

exchanged words, but their voices were drowned

could feel her heart

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

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255