How to Destroy a Cheater Without Saying Goodbye novel Chapter 29

She wrapped a boiled egg in a towel and handed it to Eddy for his bruised cheek, showing not the slightest hint of blame toward Blanche. "When a man gets slapped by his wife, it usually means he's in for more. But going into the office tomorrow with a handprint on your face? The staff will have a field day."

Jeannette was the real culprit here—the reason her son got slapped.

At least, she'd already been sent abroad.

But even with Jeannette out of the country, that didn't mean she could get away with everything.

Eddy's mother was determined to cut off her credit cards, make her suffer a little overseas, just so she'd learn not to act out again.

Vincent, after a few bites of dinner, excused himself to join Tia and Healy in the other room.

Hedwig, meanwhile, stayed at the table beside Blanche.

"I heard you're all moving back in," Hedwig's mother said warmly. "Hedwig and her family made a special trip home for you."

"They'll be staying for a few days."

"You both need to take it easy at work, and come home early. Every day, understood?" Loraine said, reaching over to serve Blanche a piece of fish. "Let Tia spend more time with you these days, help build a bond with the little one."

Her gaze lingered meaningfully on Blanche's stomach. "You know what they say—children love having playmates their own age."

It was Loraine's way of nudging her to have another baby, but Blanche sat in cold, stony silence.

After nearly a decade of trying to please Loraine, this was the first time Blanche openly ignored her.

Loraine's hand paused briefly before she carefully placed the fish into Blanche's bowl. "Laney, your mother's memorial is coming up soon. Is there anything special you'd like to prepare for the ceremony this year? If not, I'll just arrange it as we always do. I'm sure your mother is watching over you and will bless you with a beautiful daughter soon."

Blanche met Loraine's eyes. Gone was her usual gentle demeanor; now her gaze was sharp and icy, so cold it made Loraine's scalp prickle.

What right did Loraine have to mention her mother?

If her mother knew that her so-called best friend tormented her own daughter, how heartbroken would she be?

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