How to Destroy a Cheater Without Saying Goodbye novel Chapter 144

"Honey, I'm sorry. When I helped Kelvin, I had no idea who Jeannette really was." Eddy couldn't stand to see Blanche so upset. He pulled her gently into his arms, then turned to the school principal. "Change the dedication for the second building. Make it in honor of my wife."

"Mr. Simmons?" The principal could hardly hide his delight—after all, the school had nothing to lose. "If you're changing the donation, then Jeannette's admission points won't be enough. We'll have to remove her from the roster and revoke her honors diploma."

Meeting Blanche's icy gaze, Eddy didn't hesitate for a second. "And change the name of the building, too. Call it the Mamie Hall."

Mamie—the daughter they had lost, whom they still mourned.

The moment Blanche heard the name, a sharp ache twisted in her chest. Her stomach turned, and she hurried to the restroom.

Eddy followed close behind, ready with tissues and a reassuring hand on her back. "Sweetheart, are you feeling sick? Do you want to see a doctor?"

Blanche spent a long moment at the sink, but nothing came up.

Eddy's dark eyes grew even more intense. The way she was reacting—it reminded him of how she'd been when she was pregnant with Healy and Clara.

"No need. Taking medicine on an empty stomach always does this." Blanche took the tissues from him, offering a casual excuse.

"Then let me take you to get something to eat," Eddy said softly, his eyes lingering on her flat stomach despite himself.

"There's one more thing I have to take care of first." Blanche brushed aside his hand, determined.

Blanche headed straight to the nearest police station. "Officer, I'd like to report a theft. Someone stole my mother's belongings."

Eddy stood silently by her side, his expression detached, as if he were merely an observer.

"Can you give us the details? When and where did it happen? Do you have a suspect?" the officer asked.

Blanche replied calmly, "It was back in 2016, in Embermire. The suspect's name is Rhoda. Here's her current address. I saw her with a real silk dress and a diamond necklace that belonged to my mother, but there should be more."

She took out her phone and logged onto an auction house website in Embermire. Sheila's jewelry and accessories were worth a fortune, and there were records and photos of them on the site, including purchase years and images. One by one, Blanche pointed out the missing pieces. "All of these are gone."

"Are you certain Rhoda took them? Mrs. Simmons, this is a theft that happened in Embermire. Without solid evidence, we can't open an official case just on your word," the officer said.

"I'm sure she took them." Blanche exited the website and opened Jeannette's social media feed, showing off the luxury her family enjoyed every day.

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