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Chapter 1

Today, Andrew Carter and I held yet another wedding.To show how sincere he was about marrying me, he invited plenty of guests. It kept me busy all day preparing the venue.I hadn't eaten all night, and the stomach cramps were so bad I could barely stand straight. Yet, Andrew didn't notice because he was too busy chatting and laughing with Selena Merrick.I bit back my frustration and silently prayed that this wedding would go smoothly.That was when Selena's face went pale. She grabbed Andrew's hand and said in a panic, "Andrew, I think I just ate something with peanut butter."Andrew immediately turned to me with eyes full of anger and blame. "What's going on? Didn't I tell you Selena is allergic to peanuts? Why would you serve something with peanut butter?"I said nothing and simply watched Selena, knowing for a fact that I hadn't prepared anything with peanut butter.After checking her condition, Andrew scooped her up in alarm. "This isn't good. I need to rush her to the hos

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Chapter 2

My parents were fully supportive of my decision.After having a thorough discussion, I saw them off at the airport. And when I returned home, Andrew still hadn't come back.My stomach cramps had worsened, and I opened the medical kit, only to find the painkillers were long gone.I closed my eyes in exhaustion. I used to always keep my medicine stocked myself, but after Andrew and I got together, he started taking care of that. He would ready all sorts of medications, bring me water, and gently coax me to take my pills. When the medicine made me drowsy, he'd gently massage my stomach.When the pain got too much to bear, I thought about calling Andrew and reached for my phone. But in the end, I hesitated.Remembering all those times he'd left me for Selena, I let out a quiet laugh and decided to visit the hospital on my own.When I went to the emergency room, one of my colleagues on duty, Lucy Hart, saw me and frowned. "Aren't you supposed to be getting married today? Why are you

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Chapter 3

Andrew dragged me out of my supervisor's office and grumbled, "Ivy, are you throwing a tantrum again? When will you finally learn to be a little more understanding?"I didn't want to cancel the wedding two days ago. But Selena was there as a guest to celebrate with us, so how could I not take care of her when she suddenly had an allergic reaction and passed out?"I calmly replied, "I'm not mad. It's only right that you took care of her."Once again, Andrew was stunned. He stared at me and mumbled, "Why are you suddenly this understanding? If you're mad, why are you resigning?""Because I found a job I'm really excited about."I'd studied medicine for years to help those in need, so I was thrilled to join Doctors without Borders.But his expression darkened. "You can't resign yet. Selena just had an allergic reaction at our wedding, and we had to call it off. If you quit your job now, she might think you're upset with her. She's an orphan, so she's naturally more sensitive."His

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Chapter 4

To my surprise, Andrew's idea of a date was a ride on the Ferris wheel.I'd always loved Ferris wheels. I used to imagine the two of us overlooking the city we lived in and sharing a kiss at the highest point.But since he was afraid of heights, I mentioned it once and never forced it again.I never thought that he'd finally choose to fulfill one of my old wishes now that I was ready to walk away."Thank you, Andrew," I said and truly meant it.But moments later, Selena appeared with a tub of popcorn. "What a coincidence! Are you two out on a date? That's so nice, unlike me. I can only hang out by myself."She pouted sadly and shot Andrew a pitiful look.He couldn't stand her looking that way and suggested, "Well, you could join us."My smile froze while Selena shot me a smug look. "Oh, so sorry to crash your date."Andrew looked over at me and seemed a bit unsure. "Ivy, if you're uncomfortable, you can just say so."I found it ironic that Andrew had suddenly learned to ask f

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Chapter 5

Andrew was cooking for Salena when he received my message. It left him stunned.For all seven years of our relationship, I'd never once mentioned breaking up because I cherished this relationship more than anyone.He'd canceled 66 weddings, while I canceled only one. Yet, his eyes turned bloodshot, and he started bombarding me with messages like a madman.Of course, I had already blocked him, and every message he sent wouldn't get through.Selena stepped out of the bathroom after a shower. "Andrew, why are you zoning out? Your steak's burning! I have low blood sugar, so could you please focus when you cook?"When Andrew didn't reply, she entered the kitchen and spotted the breakup message on his phone. A flicker of delight flashed in her eyes."Ivy must be crazy. Why would she want to break up with you? There's no better man than you."As she wrapped her arms and attempted to comfort him, her damp hair and skimpy camisole were clear invitations. "Don't be sad, Andrew," she sai

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Chapter 6

Andrew's phone rang the next morning. He hadn't sobered up, but he forced himself upright. When he saw that it wasn't me calling, he tossed the phone aside in disappointment.But it kept ringing.Annoyed, he finally answered. Selena's soft, weak voice came from the other end. "Why haven't you come to work, Andrew? The old man in bed 8 just grabbed my butt. I'm scared…"Andrew hung up immediately, and it left Selena stunned. He'd always been kind and never rejected her requests for help.I figured that reaction must have left her in disbelief because she kept calling him again. When Andrew finally picked up, he shouted into the phone, irritated, "If something's wrong, talk to the head nurse! Stop bothering me with every little thing!"Andrew finally said no to her. If I were still around, I probably would have been overjoyed. But I was gone, and there was no going back for us.Seemingly aware of Andrew's weaknesses, Selena whispered, "Andrew, I just heard something. They said

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Chapter 7

Andrew nearly went insane trying to reach me. He reached out to every single one of my friends, but no one knew where I was. He borrowed phones to call me, only to find my phone was still powered off.That was when he realized I'd cut ties with everyone just to completely leave him.Through that period, he spiraled into depression and drank every night just to fall asleep.Selena tried to swoop in and constantly offered care and concern, but Andrew always pushed her away.He even grew to hate her. If it hadn't been for Selena, he would have long married me, and I wouldn't have been hurt 66 times.Selena couldn't take his coldness anymore. After another rejection, she finally snapped and screamed hysterically, "Why are you blaming me, Andrew! You still can't face the truth, can you! If you loved Ivy that much, why did you feel sorry and help me again and again? "You abandoned her! No one put a gun to your head and forced you to treat me well. It was your choice!"Her words str

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Chapter 8

I heard about Andrew a year later.Lucy left me a message and told me that Andrew found out I joined Doctors without Borders. He'd submitted his resume and was coming to me.I called Lucy back, and she told me a lot.After I left, Andrew became an alcoholic. He used to be one of the best surgeons and had a bright future ahead of him, but his drinking got so bad that the hospital had to fire him.Surprisingly, Selena still stayed by his side.At first, Andrew despised her, and when she had no choice, she started dressing like me and copying my style. That was how she barely earned her spot to stay by his side.One night, when he was too drunk, he mistook her for me, and they ended up together.Being together was the start of Selena's nightmares because he'd never loved her. She was nothing more than just my substitute.They agreed to get married, but Andrew canceled 66 times.In the end, Selena broke down and threatened suicide if he ever tried to avoid marriage again. But Andr

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