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The Bride Who Refused to Die
The Bride Who Refused to Die
Author: Perfect Timing

Chapter 1

Author: Perfect Timing
"Breaking news! Bride loses her mind at billionaire wedding!"

"Guess she wasn't meant for the high life. So close to marrying into money, and she snaps."

Below the stage, guests in tailored suits crowded together. Some pulled out hidden cameras and started snapping photos nonstop, while others crouched in corners, clutching their heads and whispering prayers.

All because, while Malcom Blair and I were exchanging vows just moments ago, I slapped him across the face, then dragged over a filthy man from the entrance who looked like a homeless drifter and kissed him in front of everyone.

The entire hall fell into a stunned silence.

I took that moment to grab Malcolm’s cousin, Christine Wagner, by the hair, yank her to the floor, and slap her three dozen times.

When I saw her face swell up, I burst out laughing.

Her scream finally snapped everyone back to reality. They looked at me as if I had lost it.

"Has she gone insane? Isn't Christine her best friend? I heard she's the one who introduced her to Malcolm!"

Malcolm rushed forward and pulled Christine into his arms, shielding her. When he looked at me, shock and disbelief twisted together in his eyes.

"Sandra, what's wrong with you? How could you do this to Christine? Didn't you say she was your best friend? Besides, we planned this wedding together and designed every detail. Are you not happy with it? Why would you do this?"

I tore off my veil and threw it at them, then shoved over the champagne tower I had stacked myself. Glasses shattered across the floor. Screams rippled through the hall.

Malcolm held Christine even tighter, his eyes practically burning.

"You've lost your mind! I can have you committed right now!"

The second I heard that, I couldn't have been happier. I let them take me away without a fight.

In my last life, not long after this wedding, Christine set a fire to a children's hospital.

It was peak flu season. The hospital was packed with kids. No one caught the fire in time, and every child in those rooms burned to death.

The next day, the police came straight to my door and took me away. They released surveillance footage that clearly showed me starting the fire.

But that night, I had been at a hot spring resort with Malcolm. I begged him to prove I was innocent.

His face darkened, his brows drawn tight.

"She complains to me every day after work, saying those sick kids are nothing but trouble. She said that even in her dreams, she wants to burn them alive… I just never thought she'd really do it. These are the clothes she changed out of yesterday. The housekeeper found burn holes all over the hem."

I stared at him, disbelief crashing over me.

How could he say something like that?

The story spread like wildfire. The entire internet turned on me.

In court, the parents of the dead children couldn't hold back their rage. Right there, in the courtroom, they splashed gasoline on me and set me on fire.

"You monster! You killed my child and destroyed my whole family! You're going to pay for this!"

When I opened my eyes again, I realized the psychiatric hospital wasn't such a bad place after all.
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  • The Bride Who Refused to Die   Chapter 9

    After watching the police take Malcolm and Christine away with my own eyes, I turned and went back into the hospital.Once I handed everything over to the doctor covering my shift, I went home.Two days later, I got a call from the police. The video analysis results were in.Both videos Christine had provided were confirmed to be AI-generated.The second fingerprint on the lighter came back, too. It was Christine's.The forensic team also reconstructed the footage. The person dressed in a white coat and hospital scrubs, pretending to be me, was Christine.Once the truth came out, it spread across the internet fast. Before long, both Christine and Malcolm were being condemned everywhere.A few months later, the trial began.As the victim, I was allowed to sit in and watch.Based on the evidence and the police investigation, the judge delivered the verdict. Malcolm's crimes were severe and had caused a major social impact. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison.Christine, as a

  • The Bride Who Refused to Die   Chapter 8

    Malcolm's eyes widened, shock flashing across his face."How did you find out?"The officers hesitated, then one of them tried to reason with me."Dr. Hill, we understand you're upset about being framed, but you can't make claims like this without evidence. Something like this affects reputations. It involves families."I didn't rush. I pulled up the security footage from my house and played it for everyone.The parents who had been watching from the sidelines all crowded in, gathering around to see."A while back, Malcolm told me to take more night shifts so I could free up time for our honeymoon. I never questioned him. Until one day, I went home to grab a file I'd forgotten and heard something strange. To be safe, I had a camera installed in the house. I just never got around to telling him. I had been too busy with surgeries."On the screen, Malcolm stood shirtless, pulling a shy-looking Christine into his arms. They kissed, then started stripping off each other's clothes be

  • The Bride Who Refused to Die   Chapter 7

    I grabbed her wrist and pried her phone out of her hand. The screen lit up, showing the same video of me setting the fire.I scrolled down. A photo popped up, showing Malcolm from a girlfriend's perspective.The moment I saw it, everything clicked. Now I knew why Malcolm and Christine had worked together to destroy me in my last life. The truth was right there.Calmly, I handed the phone to the police.Christine saw the photo as well, and panic hit her fast. Sweat beaded along her temple."Sandra, that's my phone! That's my privacy! What right do you have to hand it over? And those officers have been siding with you this whole time. How do we know you didn't bribe them?"At that, the officers immediately took out their badges. They had been around long enough to know exactly what that kind of accusation meant."Ms. Wagner, slandering an officer is a crime. You'd better watch yourself. Until the evidence is fully processed, you're both suspects. You'll stay right here."Just t

  • The Bride Who Refused to Die   Chapter 6

    Malcolm and Christine looked upset, though there was a flicker of guilt they couldn't quite hide. A few well-meaning parents pushed them into seats."You two were so helpful earlier, finding the so-called culprit and leading us to confront her. After everything you've done, how could you not come with us to see the kids?"Malcolm kept his face stiff and said nothing. Christine forced a tight smile.Before long, we arrived at the Southford branch. The whole group headed up to the third-floor pediatric ward."Dad!""Mom!"The kids playing near the ward entrance heard the footsteps and ran straight into their parents' arms.The parents, who had just managed to calm down, broke all over again, clutching their children's small bodies as they cried.A little girl took her mother's hand and walked over to me, the mother's face still streaked with tears. She held out a paper flower."Dr. Hill, I saw the news. Thank you for saving us. I can still see my mom and dad because of you." S

  • The Bride Who Refused to Die   Chapter 5

    In the surveillance footage, the kids looked healthy, their cheeks flushed as they slept peacefully in their small hospital beds. Every now and then, one of them would mumble softly in their sleep.A parent standing up front spotted their child and lunged for my phone."That's my daughter. She's alive!"Hands shot out from behind, all reaching for the phone at once."My baby's alive, too!""My son's okay!"One by one, as each parent confirmed their child was safe, the crowd broke into overwhelming sobs.They clung to each other, covering their faces as they cried. The sound spread like a wave, loud enough to stir the sleeping children.A slightly older boy climbed out of bed barefoot and walked under the camera."Dad, why are you crying?"Dr. Hill said if I keep taking my medicine for a few more days, I can go home soon."He grabbed a tissue and waved it in the air, pretending to wipe his father's tears.Watching that, I felt a quiet sense of relief.All the effort it took

  • The Bride Who Refused to Die   Chapter 4

    "I don't know what kind of trick she used, but she's the one who killed your children!" Malcolm barked. "The person you're looking for is right in front of you. Grab her!"Malcolm stepped in front of the families, shouting at the top of his lungs. Something about his attitude felt off, and even the grieving parents started to notice.Jack frowned and spoke up, trying to keep things fair. "If we both think the other video is fake, then let the police examine them and decide."Malcolm let out a cold laugh, his gaze moving back and forth between Jack and me."Now I get it. You two must've gotten close while she was admitted, huh? Sandra, that's disgusting! No wonder even the hospital guards are lining up to defend you."He made a show of looking revolted.Jack clenched his fists."What are you talking about? When she was admitted, she wasn't even conscious. She was out of it for days before she stabilized. And you, her boyfriend, didn't visit her once. Now you're standing here th

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