How to Destroy a Cheater Without Saying Goodbye novel Chapter 18

"After everything he's done to you, are you really going to just swallow your pride and stay?"

"Laney! When a man cheats, it's never just once—it's once or a thousand times!"

"Don't be naïve!"

Blanche wiped away her tears. "Thank you for being on my side, Ingrid."

"Silly, you're my best friend."

With gentle care, Ingrid brushed a stray lock of hair from Blanche's cheek. "So, what are you going to do? Do you want my help?"

It was ironic—Ingrid had known Eddy far longer, and they'd always been close, yet she was kinder, more loyal to Blanche.

Blanche knew Eddy's temperament all too well. If he ever found out Ingrid had known about her leaving, he'd never forgive her. She couldn't drag her friend into this mess.

She shook her head. "I can handle it."

"I'm going to divorce him. I'll leave, disappear somewhere he'll never find me."

"Somewhere he'll never find you?" Ingrid's eyes widened.

"You'll know when the time comes. Until then, I need you to keep this secret."

"I'll be gone soon."

Ingrid nodded but her face fell. "Does that mean I won't see you anymore?"

"Of course not. I'll stay in touch."

After her parents divorced, Blanche had followed her mother, leaving her old life and friends behind—Ingrid was the first real friend she'd made since. She could hardly bear the thought of losing her, too.

Ingrid finally relaxed at Blanche's promise, but her indignation quickly bubbled up again. "Jeannette doesn't hold a candle to you. I don't know what Eddy's thinking. Has he lost his mind?"

Blanche could only offer a bitter smile and a shake of her head.

She knew that, no matter the reason, what was done was done and couldn't be changed. Still, Jeannette's words echoed in her mind.

Who doesn't crave youth and energy?

Healy did, and apparently Eddy did too.

After lunch, as they stepped out of the café, a sleek Ferrari pulled up to the curb. Eddy climbed out, handing Blanche the keys with a flourish. "Honey, do you like it?"

It was lunchtime, and the café was right by Simmons Corporation headquarters, so plenty of employees had stopped to watch.

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