I turned around and walked out of the banquet hall.Behind me, Edward’s voice rang out as he recited his wedding vows, his words filled with tenderness.“I, Edward, take you as my wife. I promise that, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, I will stand by your side, love you, honor you, and protect you, until forever.”Beth’s voice trembled.“I do.”I didn’t look back.It was raining outside, and I was still wearing my formal wedding dress. I was a complete mess, freezing cold.I hailed a cab.The driver glanced at me through the rearview mirror and froze.“Miss… are you getting married today?”“What happened to you?”I lowered my head and looked at myself. My hands were covered in blood, and two of my fingernails were split.I had hurt myself pounding on the door.“Yeah. But the wedding’s off.”My voice was hoarse, thick with pain I couldn’t put into words.The driver handed me a tissue and said solemnly,“If he isn’t the man you love, you don’t have to
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