Chapter 9 — Absolute Contract

From behind came the sound of a small restaurant chasing away, and there was also Khuong Oan Oan's hoarse curse. Those sounds were quickly drowned out by the bustle of the light market. Canh Hanh held the rabbit lamp a little higher, smiled and asked me: "Mother, there is a light ahead, shall we go?" I also smiled. "Let's go." The light on the long street reflected in its eyes, as bright as a newborn star. I suddenly remembered many years ago, Ta Lam Xuyen also held my hand like that, raised his head and asked me what was written on the lamp. At that time, we thought that all our hopes in life rested on him. Only later did we understand that it wasn't. Children will grow up, make their own choices, and even betray. A mother is not a stepping stone that will forever lie under their feet for them to trample on at will. My dowry, my dignity, and the rest of my life should not be taken away by anyone to fulfill what is called deep love. There are roads, once broken, just let them break. No need to turn around. Because just keep walking forward, the light is still on.