Chapter 18 — After Divorce, She Made The Whole River City Bow Its Heads

*"Co Tram Chu's stomach is not good, use less spicy food."* *"When he comes back from drinking, he has to make hangover soup, remember to add a little honey, otherwise it will be too bitter."* *"When he has to receive a lot of guests, the next morning's breakfast should be softened a bit, in the morning he often has a stomach ache."* The handwriting is gentle and smooth, exactly like her personality. The housekeeper stood to the side and couldn't help but sigh: "Actually, Miss Lam has been at the Co family's house for three years now. She really cares. It's a pity..." It's a pity that no one appreciates it. Co Tram Chu closed his eyes. Countless fragments of memories suddenly flashed through his mind. Every time he receives guests, a light is always on in the living room. Every time he works late at night, there is always a cup of black coffee with moderate temperature on his desk. Whenever his stomach illness recurs, the medicine is always placed in the place where he can easily get it. It turned out that the Co family's builders were not properly trained. It was Lam Van in the back who took care of everything for him. But after he lost her, those little details also disappeared. People are strange. When you have it in your hand, you can't see it. When you lose it, everything you see is dazzling. *Late sentiment, cheaper than trash* At dusk, Lam Van had just finished her restoration work and walked out of the office when she saw an unexpected person standing in front of the door. Mr. Co sat in a wheelchair, followed by a nurse and driver, not in a good spirit, but still tried to come here. Lam Van was stunned and quickly walked closer: "Grandpa, why are you here?" The old man's eyes suddenly turned red: "Do you still call me grandpa?" Lam Van's movements slightly stopped. After the divorce, she did not intend to go back to the Co family anymore. But old man Co is different. This old man once gave her a bit of the warmth of his superiors during her most difficult times, and countless times stood up to block the wind and rain for her at the Co family's house. She finally softened, squatting down to adjust the blanket covering his knees: "Your health is not good, you shouldn't walk around." The old man patted her hand and sighed: "I came to apologize to you on behalf of the Co family." Lam Van was silent for a few seconds, then softly said: "No need."

“Need.” The old man looked at her, his voice sad, "It's the Co family who is sorry for you, it's also that brat Tram Chu who doesn't know how to appreciate it."

When mentioning Co Tram Chu, there were no longer any ripples in Lam Van's eyes: "It's all over." The old man stared at her and smiled bitterly: "Girl, you're like this now, which annoys me even more than crying loudly." Because crying and making noise shows that you still care. Don't care anymore, that's really the end. Lam Van did not answer, just gently said: "Grandpa, the wind is strong outside, let me take you to the car." The old man held her hand tightly again, refusing to let go.

“Van Van.” His voice lowered, "If you can really start again, I'm happy for you. But if later Tram Chu... still wants to ask you to come back, you can—"

“It won't happen.”

Lam Van answered very quietly, but without a trace of hesitation. The last bit of light in the old man's eyes gradually faded. Actually, before coming, he already knew the answer. But when I heard it with my own ears, my heart still felt heavy. Lam Van looked at the old man's disappointed expression and finally softened his voice: "Grandpa, it's not that I'm cruel. But there are some things that are really overdue."

“Expired milk will spoil, medicine will run out Limits will lose their effectiveness, so will emotions.”

“When he remembered that he had to love me, I didn't need him anymore.”

The old man looked at her stunned, half a day later, he let out a long breath.

“It is unlucky.”

Lam Van smiled and helped him turn the wheelchair toward the car.

"Go home, don't worry about me anymore."

After sending the old man home, Trieu Duong stood at the door and exclaimed: "You are indeed a bit different from this old man of the Co family."