Chapter 61. Point of Death

CELINE’s P O V

‘‘Your mother is such a silly woman...’’ Mr. Smith let out a hearty laugh. ‘‘She was aware that I had a disability. She absolutely could not bring herself to part with the money. I had already told her that everything was good and that it would make me happy if she would use the money that I gave her. It’s my way of helping her---’’

‘‘Mr. Smith… what’s your relationship with my mother?’’ I interrupted him since I was interested in finding out more about the man.

After staring at me for a short period, he eventually broke into a smile and gestured with his hand toward me.

‘‘Don't think badly about us, Celine…’’ he said. ‘‘We’re innocent--- I mean… it's just a one-sided love. You should know that your mother has never liked me...’’

His confession didn't come as a surprise to me at all. If it weren't for love, a strange man wouldn't send four thousand dollars each year to my mom. And if he doesn’t love my mother, I will consider the man who