Chapter 1

My husband Steve works in America. For ten years after our marriage, we've maintained a long-distance relationship across borders.

I've been rejected for a green card ten times. On the tenth attempt, the visa officer laid it out for me directly:

"Miss! Your so-called husband is already married! His wife obtained a green card ten years ago! Your marriage certificate is fake!"

With that, he turned his computer screen to show me the documentation.

In Steve's spouse column, the name clearly displayed was his brother's wife—Mila.

I couldn't believe it. I immediately called Steve.

He responded casually over the phone:

"Our marriage certificate is indeed fake!"

"I did get a marriage certificate for Mila. That's the only way her son David could come study in America. My brother died—I have a duty to take care of his wife and child!"

"Once David turns eighteen and we're sure he can stay in America, then we'll get married."

I didn't lose my temper. I simply said calmly:

"No need. I'm not interested in someone else's husband."

Then I called my assistant: "Notify Steve's company—I want him fired. And cancel his credit card!"