How to Destroy a Cheater Without Saying Goodbye novel Chapter 4

"If you ever betray me, I'll walk away from you."

"Darling, I would never betray you." Eddy took her hand and pressed it gently to his lips. "We'll share the same bed in life, and the same grave in death. I won't ever give you the chance to leave me."-

For years, Blanche had let herself be fooled by his devotion.

She gave a cold, silent laugh inside, before softening her voice. "But I trust you."

Blanche was growing painfully aware that leaving Eddy wasn't as simple as just making up her mind.

She'd barely been out of the city for two hours before Eddy tracked her down.

After all, in all of Novandria, the Simmons Group owned every major airport and ferry terminal. There was nowhere she could go that he couldn't reach.

If Eddy refused to let her go, then she was truly trapped.

All she could do was wait—wait until the Director-General sent someone to take her away.

Eddy held her gently. "Thank you for trusting me, darling. But, just now, when you said you were taking Mom away—where exactly did you mean?"

Blanche pulled away. With her eyes downcast, Eddy didn't notice the disgust flickering across her face. "Mom's grave has been neglected for years. I want to move her ashes to a funeral home for now, somewhere they can be properly cared for."

Eddy let out a breath of relief. He slipped off his jacket and draped it over Blanche's shoulders, handed her the umbrella, and crouched down to clear the weeds growing around the headstone.

"The ground here is getting soft. You're right—it needs work. I'll have the caretaker move her ashes out first."

"Actually," he continued, "a few years ago, I bought a plot in your name. I built a memorial garden there, just for your mother. In a few days, I'll have an expert choose the best day to move her."

"It's right between the hills and the sea. I had them plant tulips—all your mother's favorites. There'll be staff to keep it clean, and security to watch over it. I know she'd love it."

"I wanted to wait for her anniversary and surprise you."

Eddy stood, reaching for Blanche's hand.

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