The Ninety-Sixth Favor

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When I handed over my starting spot as the esports team's star player to her precious ex, Ashley, my girlfriend, rewarded me with an early wedding.

I thought everything was finally falling into place.

But then, during the ceremony, Brad, the ex, whipped out a freakin' knife and started cutting himself.

"Ashley, please, don't marry him!" he screamed.

Ashley, who's usually cooler than a cucumber, completely lost it.

She begged me to save Brad's life.

Everyone in the room was staring, wait