How to Destroy a Cheater Without Saying Goodbye novel Chapter 101

Fernando smiled and ruffled Terrell's soft cheeks. "Thank you, son. You're a good kid."

"Since your birthday party was cut short, how about another slice of cake as a treat?"

"Yes!" Terrell cheered and dashed off, his excitement contagious.

Felipa suddenly remembered something. "Professor, Terrell isn't your biological son. Have you told Mrs. Simmons about that?"

"Laney adores Terrell," Fernando replied calmly. "She doesn't care about his background."

Felipa paused, uncertain if his answer matched the warning she was trying to give. He had loved Laney for years, remaining faithful and devoted—something that should have given him an advantage. But now, there was this child.

"Professor, you really should tell Mrs. Simmons the truth someday," Felipa urged gently. "Terrell's difficult past might actually awaken her motherly instincts."

Fernando shook his head. "It wouldn't be right to use Terrell like that."

Before Felipa could press the issue further, a small crowd drifted over to exchange pleasantries with Fernando, and she was left with her worries, secretly mourning for him.

Meanwhile, in the back seat of a Rolls-Royce, Hedwig was pleading Eddy's case with Blanche, but Blanche didn't say a single word the entire ride.

When they reached the apartment building, Blanche saw Eddy and Kelvin waiting outside.

Kelvin's voice was raw and desperate as he lied.

"Honey, here's the paternity test for Kelvin and Lara." Eddy opened the folder and held it out for Blanche to see.

"Sis-in-law, it's true," Kelvin said, dropping to his knees in front of her. "Our family would never have accepted Lara. I was terrified, so I begged Eddy for help."

"I'm sorry, truly. Please, forgive me."

Blanche stepped back, stunned at how far Kelvin was willing to go for Eddy—even kneeling and risking the Anderson family's reputation.

The real paternity report had been swapped for a fake.

Ignoring them both, Blanche keyed in the code and shut them out, locking the door behind her.

Eddy had gone to these lengths just to deceive her.

She slumped against the inside of the door, sliding down until she was curled up on the floor, feeling her strength drain away.

"Honey, I won't let anyone spread lies about you. I've already called the police," came Eddy's voice through the door.

"Remember Ocean Jewel? Mom's last masterpiece—I'm about to send you a photo of it."

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