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Chapter 1

My marriage certificate with Andrew Baker was always one final step away.

Over the past three years, we have attempted to register for thirty times, each ending in disaster.

First, a deranged homeless man stabbed me four times outside the Civil Registry Office, nearly killing me.

Second, a speeding motorcycle crushed my hand.

Third, trapped at the center of fire in a mall for three hours.

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Everyone urged me to break off the engagement with Andrew.

Yet I refused to give up.

On the thirty-first attempt, a falling billboard put me straight in the ICU.

Cracked skull, severe concussion, over a dozen critical condition notices......

I fought for two months to survive.

But upon discharge, I overheard Andrew talking to his friend.

"If you truly love that student from impoverished background and want out, just tell Amanda Davis directly. Why orchestrate all these accidents?"

"She almost died."

Andrew fell silent for a long moment, his voice heavy.

"I have no cho