How to Destroy a Cheater Without Saying Goodbye novel Chapter 59

"Yes, Mrs. Simmons," the director chimed in, "Mr. Simmons has asked me for a long time to find a child who resembles Healy, and this little girl isn't just similar in looks—her temperament is just like Healy's as well."

"When you three stand together, you look just like a real family."

Blanche glanced at Lara, and a thought surfaced in her mind. "Let me see her file. If everything checks out, we'll move forward with the adoption."

"We'll finalize the paperwork on Healy's birthday. It'll be perfect—everyone from both the business and political circles will be there, and we'll have the chance to introduce the newest little Miss Simmons to all our friends."

On that day, she would vanish from their lives for good.

After all these years of marriage, the more surprises she left for him that day, the better.

"Honey, this is a wonderful idea." Eddy squeezed Blanche's hand. Her acceptance of Lara meant she was finally letting go—no longer obsessed with having another child.

Soon, maybe they'd both forget the pain of losing their own daughter.

But as Blanche watched the triumphant glint in Lara's eyes, a chill crept into her own.

The director quickly brought over the file and handed it to Blanche.

She flipped through it, but suddenly her brow furrowed. "Why is there no birth certificate?"

"Without a birth certificate, how are we supposed to have the child legally recognized as ours?"

Eddy shot the director a look, and he immediately explained, "Mrs. Simmons, most of the children in the orphanage were abandoned, so naturally, we don't have birth certificates. But we do issue them official residency documents, which are all that's needed for the adoption process."

"You can see it on the last page."

"As long as the adoption paperwork is complete, there won't be any problems with the transfer of guardianship."

Blanche turned to the last page. The residency document listed only the name Lara—not Clara. But then…

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