Chapter 23 History didnt repeat itself . Heather rejected him . Alarics face turned ashen as he grabbed her hand . You have to come with me . James isnt who you think . Hell destroy you . His overseas operations are- ENOUGH , ALARIC ! Heather yanked her hand away . Her eyes held disappointment , anger, accusation everything but love , piercing straight through his heart . YOURE the one whod destroy me ! You forced me to give blood to Lilia , humiliated me with money countless times . YOURE the monster ! I finally escaped you why cant you let me go ? I love James ! Hes nothing like you . Hed never hurt me . Do you think everyones as cruel as you ? Heathers voice shook with emotion , her face flushed . Though her eyes were red , Alarics tears fell first . Do you truly feel nothing for me ? His voice trembled . Maybe once , but now I have someone new . Why wont you leave ? Why keep appearing ? I cant stand the sight of you , Alaric . I HATE YOU ! Her hysterical words shattered his last defenses . He stared at her , drowning in pain . Hed lost her completely . The gala wouldnt pause for his heartbreak . Even a minor family like the Lancasters had their pride . Crawford , with all respect , youre disrupting my engagement . Heathers made her feelings clear . Dont force her . 09.39 My Ex Husband Went Crazy After I Left Him And Beani 84.6 % Chapter 23 James looked uncomfortable , but relieved Heather had stood by him . You have no right to speak ! Alarics glare silenced James instantly . Must you do this , Alaric ? Cant we just end things cleanly ? Heathers disappointment cut deeper than any knife . But he had to save her . James was dangerous . He couldnt watch her walk into destruction . Hestia , please come with me . Let me explain everything … He reached for her hand , almost begging . Heather remained unmoved . 11 I wont go . Stop obsessing , Alaric . Were impossible now ! If you keep pushing me , Ill die right here in front of you ! Her eyes hardened as she grabbed a knife from the table , aiming for her heart . NO ! Alarics heart shattered . He lunged forward , catching the blade with his bare hand . Blood poured from his palm , but hed stopped her . Gripping the sharp blade , he wrestled it away , cutting to the bone . Cold sweat beaded his forehead . He couldnt risk pushing her further . Like a defeated wolf , Alaric slowly left the stage , devotion and helplessness in his eyes. James finally reacted , embracing Heather . Are you okay , darling ? That was so dangerous ! Im fine , James . She forced a smile , holding back tears . Alaric hadnt changed still rushing to protect her from danger . But thats exactly why they needed distance . She couldnt risk entangling him . Watching his dejected figure leave , Heather couldnt stop a quiet sob . James assumed she was scared , holding her protectively . 09-39 My Ex Husband Went Crazy After I Left Him And came 85.9 % Chapter 23 No one knew her heart was breaking just as deeply as Alarics . Five-year-old Annie, who can understand animals, saved Landon Hawthorne, a wealthy businessman, from suicide. Now she's his whole world and he's her legal cheat-code against every villain fate throws ...