How to Destroy a Cheater Without Saying Goodbye novel Chapter 19

Eddy stared at her, caught off guard. "Honey, what's wrong?"

They always shared a goodbye kiss, but since it wasn't convenient in the car, he'd settled for a kiss on her forehead.

"It's nothing." Blanche picked up a tissue and wiped away the damp mark. "You smudged my makeup."

He accepted her answer without a second thought.

Bending down, Eddy said, "Drive safe, okay? Let me know when you get to the office."

He glanced at his watch. "I need to sign a contract, but when I'm done, we'll go pick up Healy and head back to my parents' house together."

"Mom's thrilled we're moving back in. She's already had the cook make all your favorite dishes."

Blanche's gaze flickered to the rearview mirror. She saw Kelvin standing on the sidewalk behind them, but replied to Eddy, "Okay."

Eddy watched as Blanche drove off, then made his way over to an SUV parked nearby.

Kelvin climbed in after him.

The SUV blended into morning traffic, eventually winding through the leafy streets of Northcrest Villas.

Jeannette stood waiting at the entrance of a villa. As soon as she spotted Eddy, she rushed over and greeted him with a warm embrace.

Behind her stood another woman—Ingrid, who had left the restaurant earlier than the rest of them.

The group headed inside, laughing and chatting, their camaraderie on full display.

Blanche had followed them all the way. Now, from the driver's seat, she watched the scene unfold with her own eyes.

She froze, tightening her grip on the steering wheel until her knuckles ached, unable to process what she was seeing.

Why was Ingrid here?

Her mind raced with memories: Ingrid sticking up for her, Ingrid calling Jeannette a homewrecker, Ingrid swearing she'd slap Jeannette every time she saw her.

They were best friends. How could Ingrid be getting along so well with the woman who had ruined her marriage?

Blanche squeezed her eyes shut, feeling the familiar sting. She had long since run out of tears, but her eyes were still wet.

She couldn't believe any of this was real.

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