How to Destroy a Cheater Without Saying Goodbye novel Chapter 39

Hedwig bit down on her lower lip so hard she nearly drew blood. She, the heiress of the Simmons family, still had to put up with an outsider's attitude just to get by in her own home.

Her thoughts drifted to the memory of her sister-in-law's early days in Novandria, and the pain she endured as a newcomer.

Steeling herself, Hedwig muttered, "Fine. I'll make sure to arrange Ms. Harvey's memorial so moving that my sister-in-law will be driven to tears."

If nobody wanted her to have an easy life, then fine—no one would.

Meanwhile, Blanche lay in her hospital bed, too weak to stay awake, her mind drifting between memories and dreams.

She remembered the year her parents divorced, how she'd first arrived in Novandria—lost, alone, and then kidnapped.

The kidnappers demanded eight million dollars from her mother, every cent of cash she'd brought with her.

Eddy had shown up with the money, ready to make the exchange.

But after they handed over the cash, the kidnappers went back on their word.

Eddy revealed he was the heir to the Simmons Group, that he was worth far more as a hostage than Blanche, and offered himself in exchange for her.

The kidnappers agreed. After the swap, as Blanche was being led out, one of the accomplices set fire to the warehouse, hoping to kill them both.

Walls of fire raged around them. Eddy fought desperately with the kidnappers, yelling at her, "Go! Get out of here—don't worry about me!"

The heat seared Blanche's skin, smoke choking her lungs, making it almost impossible to breathe. She watched in terror as Eddy shoved the kidnappers aside, just as a burning rafter crashed down toward them.

"No—no, please… Eddy—!" she'd screamed, panic and fear overtaking her.

She jolted awake, eyes wide in terror, sweat soaking through her hospital gown. The first thing she saw was Eddy's face, pale as a ghost.

He gripped her hand tightly. "It's okay. I won't let him near you again."

She looked up at him, fighting back the ache in her heart, but tears still escaped, rolling down her cheeks.

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