How to Destroy a Cheater Without Saying Goodbye novel Chapter 227

The front door swung open, and the gentle look on Blanche's face froze the instant she met his gaze, turning cold and sharp. Eddy felt as if something inside him had been yanked hard.

He hadn't even managed a word before the door slammed shut right in his face.

“Honey, I’m here to apologize,” Eddy called out, trying to soften his tone even as a storm brewed inside him.

“I admit I was impatient, but I would never hurt Professor Reese or Terrell.”

He rested his long fingers gently against the door, as if it were something precious to him.

She looked so fragile, her complexion ghostly pale from nearly drowning. Longing for her threatened to spill from his dark eyes; he wanted nothing more than to hold her close.

Suddenly, the door cracked open. Eddy’s eyelashes fluttered, his heart thundering with hope—only to be met by Fernando’s vaguely smug expression.

“This is a Transformer for Terrell, and this—” Eddy’s voice turned stiff as he held out a contract, “—is the partnership agreement for you.” He barely glanced at Fernando, his eyes straining to look past him into the house. But Fernando stepped out, shutting the door behind him.

“We don’t need it!” Fernando’s tone was icy as he waved away the gifts the bodyguard offered.

“Please tell Mr. Simmons to have some respect and stop bothering me—and Terrell’s mother.” Fernando’s emphasis on “Terrell’s mother” was unmistakable.

Eddy’s fists clenched at his sides, knuckles cracking with tension. Fury surged in him, but he forced himself to swallow it. “You have no right to decide what Terrell receives.”

Ignoring Fernando, Eddy handed the Transformer toy over himself.

Fernando glanced at the toy. He’d always believed in letting Terrell make his own choices, so he went back inside to ask him. Moments later, he reappeared and accepted the gift.

“You can leave now,” Fernando said coolly, and Eddy had no choice but to back away from the house.

“Sir, the video feed is clear,” the head bodyguard reported, handing Eddy a tablet. The screen showed a live feed from the security cameras.

The footage was occasionally blocked, sometimes coming into sharp focus. Terrell’s voice could be heard, and Blanche appeared on the screen.

“Mom, look! This is the newest Transformer,” Terrell said excitedly.

Blanche smiled, but replied, “Terrell, if you want something, I’ll buy it for you, okay? Let’s not take anything from that man next time.”

“But Dad kept saying he’d buy it and never did. I waited so long,” Terrell said, his disappointment clear.

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