Chapter 20 — 7 Fingerprints Found In My New Home

The mother-in-law muttered in a low voice:

“Any contribution?”

“Aren't you spending my son's money?”

The judge looked at her.

“Please do not affect the trial.”

The mother-in-law tightened the necklace so tightly that it made a clicking sound. But this time. Chu Canh Xuyen no longer stands up to defend her. When the final verdict is announced. It was dark outside. The house is divided according to regulations. I received my property back. The amount of six hundred thousand yuan that Chu Canh Xuyen voluntarily transferred to Chu Bang. Determined as an infringement on the common property of husband and wife. He must repay half. Cake recipe. With full cooperation rights with Van Hoa. It all belongs to me. Damage caused by Chu Bang raiding the store. Resolved in separate lawsuit. Mother-in-law organized relatives to harass business activities. Spreading false information. Forced to publicly apologize. At the same time, compensate for all related losses. And Hua Man. Must be held responsible according to the investigation results of the authorities for the illegal possession of my mother's relics. Outside the court. Chu Canh Xuyen stood still in place. The verdict sheet was crumpled in his hand. He looked at me. Hoarse voice.

“Have we really come to this step?”

I looked at the man who used to be my husband. Calmly answer:

“Not us.”

The mother-in-law still wanted to rush in and cause trouble. But this time. The person who held her back... was Chu Canh Tinh.

“Stop causing trouble.”

Chu Canh Tinh holds her child in her arms. The voice was hoarse.

“If mom continues to cause trouble…”

“Canh Xuyen will lose the last bit of dignity.”

The angry mother-in-law raised her hand. Was about to slap her. But when I saw countless eyes around me watching. That hand eventually had to come down. Right at that moment. Chu Bang ran from the bottom of the stairs. His face was gray.

“We have to pay compensation!”

“Mom told me to pay for you!”

Chu Canh Xuyen looked at his younger brother. Then he looked at his mother again. He didn't nod. Not soft hearted either.

“It was caused by you.”

“You are responsible.”

Chu Bang was stunned.

“What do you mean?”

“You are my younger brother!”

Chu Canh Xuyen burst out laughing. A smile is more unsightly than crying.

“It wasn't until today that I understood.”

“I don't owe you all my life.”

The mother-in-law immediately scolded him for being unscrupulous. Chu Bang cursed him for being fake. And Hua Man stood not far away. One hand supports the stomach. His face was full of disappointment because all his calculations had gone down the drain. The whole family quarreled again and became a mess. No one has the strength to care about anyone anymore. I quietly turned around. Walk down the courthouse steps. Khuong Le was waiting next to the car. In hand, hold a glass of hot soy milk. Just saw me. She immediately raised her glass.

“Congratulations.”

“Finally completed trash classification.”

I laughed. Tham Chieu stepped forward. Give me the documents.

“I will continue to follow up on the compensation part behind me.”

“You can rest assured that you will be able to open the store.”

I take it.

“It's been hard for you.”

He smiled.

“Lady Lam.”

“The day Van Hoa brand opened a new branch...”

“Remember to invite me to eat the first cake.”

Khuong Le immediately rolled his eyes.

“Get in line.”

“The first one must be me.”

I looked at the two of them. Suddenly felt. Even the cold night wind becomes much gentler. ________________________________________ One month later. The new sign was hung in front of the store. Under the cooperation with Van Hoa. Orders are increasingly stable. Trieu Minh Duc obediently signed a new contract extension. No longer dare to say any more unnecessary words. Chu Canh Tinh also moved out of the Chu family. Bring your son to rent a house near my store. She found a job as a cashier. From then on. Don't call me sister-in-law anymore. New brand opening day. The line of people lined up from the store to the corner of the street. The small plastic chair that the mother-in-law used to sit on caused trouble. Long gone. On the glass door. Post a handwritten sign. Today there are limited edition sea salt croissants. When the first batch of cakes comes out of the oven. The golden crust radiates a sweet fragrance. Khuong Le stood next to him and shouted loudly:

“Quickly take pictures!”

“Today's sales are definitely nice!”

I laughed. Gently carry the cake tray to the counter. That first batch of bread. I'm not for any man anymore. I cut a small piece. Place it next to your mother's gold bracelet.

“You live very well.”

Sunlight through the glass window. Falling down on the new sign. The two words Van Hoa shine brightly and cleanly. The day before. Chu Canh Xuyen always thought that. Leave him. I will have nothing left. But he was wrong. I didn't have to run away from the Chu family. Nor was that marriage thrown away. I just... Pulled myself out of a rotten marriage. Then step by step. Bring yourself back to the light.