How to Destroy a Cheater Without Saying Goodbye novel Chapter 79

She had a code name no one could crack: Cipher.

Long before he ever met her, he'd already fallen for her brilliance.

But when they finally met in person, it wasn't just her mind that stunned him—it was the fierce, infectious energy of her youth, the unwavering fire in her eyes for her dreams. He was shaken to his core.

"When the day comes that you don't have to wander the world and are finally called home to serve, I'll already be a legend in my field," he'd teased, cocky but supportive.

"See you at the top, senior," she'd replied, eyes shining brighter than any star.

But now—

Fernando's gaze snapped to the giant screen, to the scene unfolding at the press conference. There she was, held tightly in Eddy's embrace. The spark in her beautiful hazel eyes had faded, replaced by the raw mark of pain.

That pain was reflected in Eddy's own shattered expression. He helped her to her feet, frantic hands scanning her for injuries. "Baby, where did you go?"

"Who hurt you?"

"Was it Fernando?"

"I swear, I won't let him get away with it."

Eddy's voice, tight with worry and love, struck her heart like a blow.

Blanche clenched the chip in her palm, tears streaming down her cheeks—one after another.

Ten years ago, Eddy had rescued her from kidnappers.

They'd been inseparable ever since.

Six years ago, he proposed to her live, on a global broadcast.

She dropped everything and ran back into his arms. They were married.

Five years ago, their daughter, Healy, was born. He'd given her everything he owned.

He made her believe she was his entire world.

Even now, he was still spinning dreams for her.

Blanche opened her hand to Eddy, and as his eyes widened in shock, she let the chip fall from her palm—like she was letting go of everything they'd ever shared.

She would shatter this illusion herself.

Her voice, thick with tears, sounded utterly broken—like she'd just lost her whole world.

"You tracked me without telling me?"

"Please, don't be mad at me, okay?"

Blanche pushed him away. "Was it you who arranged for Lara at the kindergarten?"

"She hurt Tia yesterday."

"A child like that doesn't deserve to be my daughter."

"Even if she has the exact same birthmark as our Healy."

Eddy, seeing her softened tone, pulled out a tissue and gently wiped her tears. "Okay, we won't adopt her. Whatever you say, I'll listen."

"Whatever you want, I'll support you."

"I'll take you home. This press conference has been dragging on forever, and honestly, it's probably just another academic fraud with a fancy front. We shouldn't waste our time listening to people like that." He was eager—almost desperate—to get her away.

Blanche didn't want Eddy and Fernando to cross paths. Especially not after Fernando's confession.

But as she turned to leave, a voice called out behind her.

"Mrs. Simmons, you dropped your hair clip." It was Fernando.