Chapter 12 — After Divorce, We Learn to Love Again

"Not just for lawyers."

"I still secretly let them understand."

"If the case has to go to court..."

"All of those medical records will become public evidence."

"A wife must endure prolonged mental pressure..."

"And my health was also abused right in my husband's house."

"You think..."

"Whose side will the judge favor?"

"What's more..."

"There's also the matter of musk."

"If that story gets known to the media..."

"Just think about it..."

"The stock price of Co Group..."

"How will it change?"

I was silent.

"He didn't really agree."

"But it was forced."

Lawyer Tran gently shook his head.

"In a divorce..."

"No one has ever truly wanted to give in."

"The important thing..."

"It's the end result."

I looked at her.

"What did he say himself?"

Lawyer Tran hesitated for a moment.

"He only said one sentence."

'As long as she and the children are safe... whatever.'

I closed the file.

"Last question."

"After signing..."

"Can he still turn things around?"

"This agreement, after being confirmed by the court, will have legal effect."

"Unless a particularly serious change occurs..."

"For example, you lose your ability to nurture."

"Or two abused children."

"If not..."

"He will no longer have any legal avenues to cancel the agreement."

I nodded.

"Then I will arrange a time to sign."

"The sooner the better."

The signing date is set in three days. Location... is lawyer Tran's office. During those three days. Co Tram Chu did not come to find me. Also don't send any more messages. Only arrived in the evening of the second day. Someone knocked on the door. Bring a large carton. Inside... Is a baby stroller. Latest version. Can sit or lie down. Belongs to the line with the highest safety standards. No cards. Didn't leave a message either. I know who sent it. Because the color of the car... It's gray-blue. A long time ago. When walking with him to the shopping center. I just casually said one sentence.

"This color is beautiful."

He was absent from all the most important things. But remember... An idle statement about color. It's Co Tram Chu. A man... Bringing all his gentleness. Misplaced. Wrong time. I got the stroller. Place it in the corner of the living room. Then continue to arrange the documents that need to be submitted to the Port Authority tomorrow. Don't look back. The day I signed the divorce papers. Rain in Tinh City comes very quickly. Then it subsided very quickly. Raindrops pounded on the glass. It sounded like someone was drumming outside the window. I wear a white shirt. Black pants. Hair tied into a neat ponytail. No makeup. No need. Lawyer Tran's office is located in an office building in the city center. Twenty-second floor. I arrived fifteen minutes earlier than the scheduled time. Attorney Tran has prepared all the documents. Neatly placed at both ends of the meeting table.

"Is he here yet?"

"His assistant just reported."

"About five minutes left."

I sat down. His fingers unconsciously stroked the pen in front of him. At that moment... The elevator door opened. Footsteps sounded from the end of the hallway. Not fast. Not slow. Every step is steady. The door to the meeting room was pushed open. Co Tram Chu walked in. He wore a gray suit. The top button of the shirt was still buttoned as always. Eyes He passed by lawyer Tran. Flip through the stack of files on the table. Finally... Stopped on top of me. We looked at each other. Then he sat down.

"Let's get started."

The voice was calm as usual. Lawyer Tran gently cleared his throat. Then read each clause of the agreement. Throughout the process. Co Tram Chu did not interrupt once. On the contrary... Your lawyer. A man over forty years old was brought from city A. Occasionally check a few terms. Close to Co Tram Chu's ear, he whispered a few words. Co Tram Chu just shook his head.

"No fix."

"Just follow her will."

The other lawyer's expression became extremely complicated. After reading the entire content. Lawyer Tran pushed the first agreement towards me.

"Miss Khuong."

"Please sign."

I picked up the pen. The tip of the pen just touches the paper. I stopped for exactly one second. Not due to hesitation. To silently say goodbye to the old self. With Khuong Niem twenty-three years old. Carry all your hopes as you step into the Co family's house. With Khuong Niem... Gave birth to two children alone on New Year's Eve. To Khuong Niem... Standing in the hallway said:

"Let's get a divorce."

But in the end... Only got one sentence back.

"Don't make trouble."

I wrote my name down. The handwriting is neat. Stroke by stroke. The agreement was pushed to Co Tram Chu. He took the pen.

"Chairman Co."

His lawyer called softly. There was still a hint of dissuasion in his voice. Co Tram Chu did not answer. Not as hesitant as I thought. The hand force is very strong. So strong that the tip of the pen burrows deep into the paper. He put down his pen. The whole process... Less than thirty seconds.

"Congratulations to both sides."

Lawyer Tran collected all documents.

"The procedures for filing and confirmation in court will be carried out by us."

"It is expected to be completed within five business days."

I stood up.

"Thank you, lawyer Tran."

I turned around and left.