Chapter 51. A Beautiful Friendship

Rhys POV

“My mother is here with me. Who are you?” I fired back, aiming to hurt her. She winced softly, preparing a worthy comeback.

“That old maid. You know, I always thought your father was having an affair with her. She was so clingy to you and got into my business all the time,” Serena accused shamelessly. I had banished her to a cottage on the outskirts of Plum Paradise so I wouldn’t have to see her anymore. However, she had somehow gotten my phone number.

“Was she the reason you cheated on Father?”

She did not answer immediately, meaning I had hit close to home. I had asked the question to spite her, but her silence allowed me to consider the question, too. Had Tilly’s affinity for my father threatened her? It was no hidden truth that she had been close to my father, especially in his last days. I had never t