Chapter 3

"She said congratulations on finding the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, and she wishes you happiness."

"And she hopes the two of you never cross paths again in this life."

The wedding officiant repeatedly signaled for Ethan to take the mic, but he stood frozen, staring at the video playing on his phone.

Halfway through the clip, his knees gave out. He stumbled and collapsed against the edge of the stage.

His knuckles were white as he crushed the card in his grip.

The guests immediately sensed something was wrong. Whispers rippled through the…