Chapter 9 - The Price of ObsessionPolice officers and federal investigators arrived at the Eko Atlantic Hotel twenty minutes later.
The shattered glass was tagged and bagged as evidence, while the chapel was cleared of shocked guests.
Brenda had vanished completely from the physical world, leaving behind only her handbag, her stolen wedding plans, and a written confession found in her apartment detailing her plot to steal Lily’s life and Williams’ fortune.
The public reaction was explosive. News of the 'Mirror Bride Scandal' went viral across international media, warning against the dark dangers of envy and stolen identities.
Lily sat in a private suite at St. Jude’s Hospital, resting comfortably under warm blankets while medical staff treated the small cuts on her hands.
Williams sat on the edge of her bed, holding her hand tightly, refusing to let go for even a single second.
“I’m never letting you out of my sight again, Lily,” Williams whispered, kissing her fingers gently.
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Lily looked up at him, a soft, radiant smile returning to her face. “You saved my life, Williams. You saw through the illusion because you loved my soul, not just my face.”
“I love everything about you,” Williams said, pulling a simple, beautiful velvet box from his pocket. “And when you’re ready... I want to marry the real Lily.”
