How to Destroy a Cheater Without Saying Goodbye novel Chapter 121

Eddy took Blanche by the hand, Healy trailing behind, and said their goodbyes.

Fernando noticed how Terrell watched the family of three walk away, his shoulders slumping with disappointment. Fernando ruffled his son's hair and said quietly, "Dad will do his best."

Terrell nodded solemnly. "Healy likes Lara's mom better. He's always mean to the pretty lady, always making her mad, and he won't even let me have her as my mom. That's just not fair."

"The pretty lady said I was a good boy today. I'll try harder, too. I won't make her angry, and I'll grow up faster so I can protect her."

"I wish the pretty lady would choose me instead of Healy."

Terrell's innocent words made Fernando smile, though he knew such a wish could never come true.

Healy was Blanche's child—no matter what mistakes he made, she'd always love him, forgive him, and help him. That would never change.

Fernando didn't want to crush Terrell's hope, so he just answered softly, "Alright."

"Professor, Ivycrest University sent over an invitation for tomorrow's Founder's Day. They'd like you, as a distinguished alumnus, to give the keynote address." Hugo Black, noticing Fernando's weary mood, added, "I saw Miss Griffiths' name on the guest list too."

A flicker of light returned to Fernando's eyes. He lifted Terrell up, his spirits much brighter as they headed home. "Help Dad pick out a sharp suit for the speech, alright? Something that'll impress."

Hugo trailed after them, watching father and son chatting and laughing as they disappeared into the night.

Later that night, Blanche dozed against the car door, exhaustion washing over her.

Eddy glanced at Blanche's sleeping face and insisted on bringing Healy back to the old estate.

"Dad, I'll be good from now on, I promise. Please don't leave me here."

"Healy, I thought you loved staying with Grandma?" Eddy said, knowing Loraine had already heard about the drama at the Andersons' engagement party. "It's late. Go upstairs, take a bath, and get some sleep. Grandma will read you a story later."

With a reluctant nod, Healy let the butler lead him away.

Blanche shifted uncomfortably, waking to find herself still in the car outside the old family home. She stepped out, too tired to drive back to her own place, deciding to spend the night there.

She walked through the arched stone gate and, as she entered the house, saw Loraine and Eddy in the living room—Loraine seated, Eddy standing across from her, deep in conversation.

Blanche's heels clicked softly against the floor as she drew closer.

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