Chapter 261 Seeking Help

“Ms. Warren, I must say you’re braver than I gave you credit for Xanthe caid with an indifferent smile. “but let me tell you this quality alone won’t secure your place in the Russell family”

She took a tissue from her bag and meticulously wiped her fingers clean, one by one, before discarding it in the trash bin “We’re likely to cross paths often in the future I wish you all the best in life.”

Josie had anticipated Xanthe’s anger, but instead, she remained calm and composed, adding to Josie’s mounting pressure

In response, Josie mustered a smile and said. “Happy New Year to you!”

Xanthe turned and walked away. Just as she was about to enter the car, she glanced back and said. “You know what Dexter told me yesterday at the family estate?”

Confused, Josie looked at her with a puzzled expression.

Xanthe smiled again. “Never mind, it’s probably best if you don’t know. Knowing would only make you

sad”

nightfall, Dexter returned home, looking a bit dusty. He spotted Josie sitting on the sofa,

up and sighed. “Your mom

no surprises.

you owe me and another girl, and she hopes I’ll be the one

as he listened.

nature, Josie didn’t take it to heart, but she couldn’t shake off the pressure. She sat up and held onto Dexter’s waist. “Dexter, if the time comes and you have to choose, would you

ask this question, but

placing his hand gently on her head

the expected

did you talk about with

for her to help him

me to help her return

her own ventures to take

do

could, why would she come back to me? I’m probably the last person she wants to

man had yearned, or maybe still yearned, for a mother’s love. It must have been tough

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