Chapter 14 — A Retreat Called Love

Mouth constantly mumbling.

“It has nothing to do with me…”

“It's all Chu Khai…”

“It forced us…”

And Chu Nghi. Again, dump all the resentment on me. Later, lawyer Truong recounted. In the interrogation room. He constantly pointed at me and cursed me. Say I have a cruel heart. Saying that I ruined his whole family for money. But when I heard those words. I don't have any emotions anymore. A person can stand by and watch their biological father being harmed. Then, he calmly used that blood-stained money to buy a house and enjoy life. His moral limits have long since fallen to the bottom. You can't expect a pig to understand morality. We can't expect it to understand human love. The stories after that. Both entered a lengthy legal process. As a victim and an important witness. I always actively coordinate investigations. All evidence in my hand has been handed over. Includes recordings between Zhou Yi and Zhou Kai. Along with all the documents that Cao Chi Vien has collected. Each link is assembled. Create a complete chain of evidence. And it's undeniable. Chu Khai is the mastermind. Be a planner. The person who directly carried out the entire murder for insurance profit. Ly Tu Lan and Chu Nghi are accomplices. Knows everything but doesn't report it. At the same time participate in sharing. They are also the ultimate beneficiaries. What awaits them. Only the harshest punishment of the law remains. As for the divorce between me and Chu Nghi. Because it was included in the same criminal case. Should be much more favorable than expected. The court declared the end of the marital relationship. Because Chu Nghi intentionally transferred and dissipated common property. At the same time, they bear most of the responsibility for the broken marriage. So he was forced to refund the entire five hundred thousand yuan dowry money to me. For execution of judgment. The court decided to prioritize the money collected from the auction of the sealed house to pay me. The rest. After deducting compensation to the defrauded insurance company. If there is still leftover. It is considered an inheritance for Chu Nghi and his legal co-heirs to receive. But that possibility is almost negligible. The theft was also quickly clarified. Chu Nghi and her mother admitted. They took advantage of my time in the hospital. Silently clean the house. Take away all my jewelry and personal documents. Then hide them under the bed in the rented house. All exhibits were recovered by the police. And return it to the owner. Everything. Finally comes to an end. Day of plaster removal. Lam Man and lawyer Truong came to pick me up and leave the hospital. The weather was very beautiful that day. Sunlight penetrates through the long glass windows in the hospital hallway. Gently cover my body. Bring gentle warmth. I'm on crutches. Step by step. But also very solid.

“Love Love.”

“What do you plan to do later?”

Lam Man supported my arm.

“Find a place to stay first.”

“Then find a new job.”

I smiled.

“Little by little.”

“Pick up the life you lost.”

“If you lack money, tell me.”

“I'm still here.”

Lam Man gently squeezed my hand. I shook my head. I smiled slightly.

“The five hundred thousand yuan that the court announced to return to me is about to be transferred back.”

“Plus the savings I have available savings.”

“Enough to start over.”

Lawyer Truong also smiled.

“Congratulations.”

“Among the clients I have met, you are the bravest and most alert.”

I shook my head.

“I just…”

“I don't want to continue being a fool anymore.”

Just walked out of the hospital gate. I stopped. Take a deep breath. In the wind there is the smell of young grass. There is the warmth of the sun. There is also the taste of freedom. That moment. I feel like a bird that has just been reborn. The wings are still immature. But finally escaped from that beautiful but cold cage. I used to think that. It's all over. I will start a new life. And those who do evil will pay the price in prison. From now on. Everyone go their separate ways. There are no more intersections. But I didn't expect it. One month later. I received a call from the prison again. The caller was Ly Tu Lan. Her voice no longer sounded fake. No more calculations. Only peace remains after everything has turned to ash.

“To Tinh…”

“Can you come see me once?”

“I want to tell you something.”

“About Zhou Jianguo.”

“About the accident that year.”

“There is still one more secret.”