Chapter 3 The crash echoed through the penthouse . When Alaric saw Lilias bloodied form at the bottom of the stairs , his face turned murderous . What the hell did you do ? he roared at Hestia , scooping Lilia up and rushing her out . The party dissolved into chaos as security escorted Hestia to the hospital . But a blood donation meant medical screening her kidney surgery would show up in her history . She couldnt let Alaric discover shed been his donor . No way , she sneered . Its not like she has some rare blood type . Get someone else . Alaric yanked a stack of hundreds from his wallet , throwing them in her face . Isnt this what you want ? Name your price , you heartless bitch ! She watched him , numb , as he pelted her with more cash , each bundle feeling like a fresh wound to her heart . After the sixth or seventh stack , she slowly knelt to gather the scattered bills , forcing a mercenary smile . See ? Was that so hard ? Couldve led with the money . In the donation room , the doctor reviewed her chart and frowned . Maam , with your medical history the missing kidney and previous severe blood loss I cant recommend donation . Alarics expression darkened . Missing kidney ? What the hell are you talking about ? Before Hestia could speak , he let out a bitter laugh . Let me guess youre about to claim you were my mystery donor ? Trying to cash in on that too ? The pain in Hestias chest was physical , but she managed a hollow smile . Damn , you caught me . Alaric grabbed the doctors lab coat . 09:36 My Ex Husband Went Crazy After I Left Hun And 7.7 % Chapter 3 Whatever she paid you to lie , Ill double it . Take as much blood as Lilia needs . The needle felt like ice in Hestias arm . As her blood drained away , the room grew colder , darker , until finally , everything went black . She woke to darkness and the smell of something sweet . By her hospital bed sat a box of macarons her favorite comfort food . Memory hit like a sucker punch . Whenever shed been sick or sad in their early days , Alaric would trek across the city in any weather to bring her these overpriced French cookies . Theyre all I can afford now , hed say , but someday Ill give you everything . The memory of his tenderness felt like ground glass in her chest . She mechanically ate the macarons , tasting nothing . Leaving her room , she heard voices from Lilias suite . Through the door , she saw Lilia propped up in bed , playing the pampered patient . Its too hot , Lilia pouted as Alaric held a spoon to her lips . He gently blew on the broth before offering it again . Not sweet enough , she complained . Without missing a beat , Alaric unwrapped a candy and popped it in her mouth . Lilia batted her eyelashes . Still not sweet enough . This time , Alaric set the bowl aside and cupped her face , kissing her with exaggerated tenderness . When they broke apart , Lilia nuzzled his neck . Stop loving Hestia . Love me instead ? His eyes met Hestias in the doorway , cold and empty . I dont love her . Never will again . Hestia said nothing , just turned and walked away with bite smile . 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 ...