How to Destroy a Cheater Without Saying Goodbye novel Chapter 15

Healy thundered down the stairs, glaring furiously. "I won't let you do this!"

"Dad, you designed this house yourself."

"My toys, my slide, my swimming pool, and the swing Miss Jean made for me in the garden… I love everything here. I don't want Mom to smash it all."

Blanche's face was unreadable as she stared at Healy. The look made him uneasy, and he quickly ducked behind Eddy for cover.

Mom always looked at him with warmth and affection—never like this. Guilt crept in. Did she find out he'd stayed after school with Miss Jean?

"Dad, please talk to Mom for me." Healy hunched his shoulders and lowered his voice.

Eddy smiled gently and ruffled Healy's hair. "Look, the marks your mom made are for your birthday. The renovations are all for your celebration."

"And soon, there'll be a new member of our family. It makes sense to update the house a bit, don't you think?"

He glanced at Blanche. "Honey, isn't that what you had in mind?"

Blanche answered with a noncommittal "Mm-hmm."

Healy's eyes widened in disbelief. He walked over and threw his arms around Blanche's neck, planting a kiss on her cheek. "Mom, I totally misunderstood you!"

"You really do love me best."

Last night, Dad had told him that he shouldn't have given away Mom's favorite wedding ring—that it was a symbol of their love, as important as he was. That was why Mom was upset and refused to tuck him in.

He'd planned to apologize this morning. But now, it seemed he never needed to worry about Mom ignoring him. She loved him most—even if he made a huge mistake, she'd always forgive him. Her anger never lasted long.

He didn't need to apologize after all.

Blanche looked at Healy's bright, innocent smile and felt her heart soften. She pulled him into a hug.

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