Chapter 8 Before finalizing the divorce , Alaric made one demand . Hed give her a generous settlement , but she had to participate in his wedding to Lilia . Not just attend shed be Lilias sole bridesmaid , helping choose the wedding dress , shoes , and rings . Only after fulfilling these duties would he let her go . Hestia couldnt understand why hed want his ex wife involved in his wedding . But soon his cruel intention became clear . 40 Everything the designer boutiques , the ceremony , the luxury yacht reception these were all the dreams theyd once shared . Now he was forcing her to watch another woman live out their fantasies . Their own wedding had been nothing but paperwork . No ceremony , no photos , not even a white dress . That marriage had been about revenge , not love . He hadnt bothered with romance then . But this time would be different . This would be his real happily ever after . At the bridal salon , Hestia watched Lilia try on gown after gown . The dresses were stunning on the mannequins , but on Lilia they came alive . No wonder they said every woman dreams of her wedding dress . The transformation was magical . Alaric stood below the platform , offering tender approval with each new gown . The boutique staff gushed over them . Astoria , Mr. Crawford is so attentive ! Most grooms cant be bothered with dress fittings . You two are perfect together like a fairy tale couple . He must spoil you terribly ! These gowns cost more than most peoples cars . Lilia smiled demurely , glancing at Hestia . Yes , Alaric is … wonderful to me . After the fitting , they headed to the beach to check the ceremony site . 09:37 My Ex Husband Went Crazy After I Left Him And Reca 26.9 % Chapter 8 The oceanfront wedding was Lilias vision vows at sunset on the sand , followed by a reception on a luxury yacht . While Alaric discussed details with the wedding planner , Lilia and Hestia stood alone on deck . Lilia spotted the locket around Hestias neck Lilia had known the meaning of it back then , when Hestia first received it . Lilias face darkened . She snatched the locket from Hestias neck . I thought you were letting him go . Why keep this ? Hestia reached for it desperately . Its just a locket . Please give it back . Seeing Hestias panic only fueled Lilias rage . She threw the locket down and crushed it under her heel . If youre really done with him , be done. Stop hanging onto pieces of the past . The precious locket shattered . Before Hestia could process her loss , Lilia grabbed her arm and pulled them both overboard into the dark Atlantic waters . 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 ...