How to Destroy a Cheater Without Saying Goodbye novel Chapter 113

Words couldn't begin to describe the turmoil in Healy's heart. He sat in the back of the Rolls-Royce, reaching for his mother's soft hand, pressing close to her smooth arm, clinging to her with the desperate affection of a child who feared being left behind.

Whenever he did this, his mother would always wrap him gently in her arms, kiss his little forehead, and whisper jokes in his ear to coax out a smile.

"Mom…" Healy had barely opened his mouth before her arm slipped away, quick as a flash. Staring out the window at the blur of passing cars, she didn't spare him so much as a glance.

He remembered the day his aunt had spanked him until he was sobbing, and his mother hadn't even bothered to intervene. But when Terrell scraped his palm, she'd fussed over him like he was made of glass. She never bothered with a birthday gift for Healy, but had given Terrell an enormous Transformers robot that he'd wanted for ages.

Healy bit back his tears, twisting his hands together in silent defiance, eyes simmering with hurt and anger.

Eddy, sitting on the other side of Healy, took in the scene quietly, missing nothing.

The car pulled up in front of the hotel.

Inside the bustling ballroom, the atmosphere reached a fever pitch the moment Eddy arrived. Guests flocked to greet him, showering him with praise and adulation.

Blanche had no intention of lingering in this crowd, but Eddy entwined his fingers with hers, and she had no choice but to remain by his side.

She listened to the endless small talk, the compliments about how deeply Eddy loved her, how lucky she was to have such a devoted husband. In the past, no matter how many times she'd heard these words, her heart would flutter all the same. She'd lean into Eddy's embrace, blushing and shy, eager to hide in the shelter of his arms.

But now, her eyes were cold and detached, watching the spectacle as though it were a play performed for someone else. Nothing stirred within her.

At last, the engagement ceremony began. The emcee took the stage, and the crowd dispersed to their seats.

After all, for the Anderson family—a pillar of old money and strict tradition—to take in an illegitimate daughter as their daughter-in-law, the scandal was irresistible gossip.

The lights dimmed, a spotlight illuminating the emcee.

Blanche couldn't stand to be with Eddy a moment longer. She excused herself, claiming she needed the restroom, but slipped away to a quiet lounge instead.

She had barely settled on the sofa when Fernando Reese entered.

Their eyes met, and Blanche immediately remembered his heartfelt confession on video the night before. She felt awkward, ill at ease.

"Felipa told me what happened yesterday," Fernando began.

"Laney, did he… did he hurt you?" He stood by the door, keeping his distance when he saw the wariness in her eyes.

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