Chapter 18 — After Menopause, I Found Out I Was Pregnant

Chu Chi Minh completely collapsed. Being ripped off the last layer of mask by his own son right in front of the entire company. The image of an elegant man with a happy family that he had built for half his life... In that moment, it completely collapsed. He became the laughing stock of the whole company. Right after that, Manh Dao's side also started rioting. I don't know where she heard the news that Chu Chi Minh's assets were frozen, and she still couldn't contact him, so she went directly to the company holding her pregnant belly to cause trouble. In an instant, the scandal of Chu Chi Minh having an affair in his marriage, getting an intern pregnant and then mistreating his wife officially spread everywhere. He was forced to the limit. All sides are enemies. In the end, there weren't any more cards left to negotiate with me. A week later, his lawyer proactively contacted lawyer Truong. He agreed. He agreed to all the conditions I proposed. He just asked for an amicable divorce. Don't want to go to court. I also don't want this to continue to get bigger. He has lost completely. The divorce agreement was quickly signed. The house was transferred to my name. Most of the savings and compensation were also transferred to my account. The marriage between me and him for more than twenty years... Finally officially ended. The day I held the divorce papers in my hand was just as my second round of chemotherapy ended. The tumor index decreased extremely positively. Dr. Luu said that as long as my body recovers for a while, I can prepare for surgery. Everything is gradually getting better. Chu Khai did not return to school anymore. He asked to reserve his studies and stay at the hospital, wholeheartedly taking care of me. The teenager who once made me worry about everything... Has now become a man who can protect me from wind and rain. He learned to cook soup. Learn how to combine nutritional menus. Taking care of me meticulously down to every detail. Ly Mai also came almost every day to sit and chat with me to relax. The hospital room is filled with laughter every day. Just like that earth-shattering betrayal… With that disgusting man… Just a nightmare of mine. Dream has awakened. On the day of surgery, Chu Khai and Ly Mai were on duty outside the operating room. As I was pushed inside, I turned my head to look at them once. They were both smiling at me. But tears sparkled in her eyes. I closed my eyes. There is extraordinary peace in my heart. I'm not afraid. Because I know in this world... There are still people who love me waiting for me to return home. The surgery was very successful. The pathology results were also extremely good, the resection area was completely clean, and there were no lymph node metastases. That means… The monster in my body has been completely eliminated. After that, I only needed a few more rounds of consolidation chemotherapy before I could recover and be discharged from the hospital. On the day of discharge from the hospital, the weather was beautiful and sunny. Chu Khai pushed the wheelchair for me. Ly Mai walked next to him. We returned to the house... Now it only belongs to me and my mother. The house is kept clean without a speck of dust. On the windowsill are filled with flower pots in bloom. I sat on a rattan chair on the balcony, covered with a soft blanket. The winter sunlight shines on you warmly and lazily. Ly Mai gave me a cup of hot tea and smiled and said:

“I heard said that Chu Chi Minh had quit his job and brought Manh Dao back to his hometown."

“It looks like the baby has been born, it's a girl. He doesn't have much money left, and his life is now a mess."

I took a sip of tea and smiled softly. Don't say anything. Those people... Those things... They no longer concern me. My future will no longer include him. Chu Khai came out of the house, holding a university brochure in his hand.

“Next year I want to transfer school to my city.”

“So I can study and take care of mom at the same time.”

I looked at it and shook my head.

“So stupid.”

“Mom is fine.”

“Your life has just begun.”

“Go do what you want to do.”

“Go where you want to go.”

“Don't stop your steps because of your mother.”

I grabbed his hand, looked straight into his eyes and said seriously:

“Tieu Khai…”

“I just want you to be free forever.”

“Be happy forever.”

He looked at me, his eyes red, then nodded vigorously. Sunlight penetrated through the tree canopy, falling to the ground in streaks of light. I took a deep breath. In the air is the scent of sunshine and flowers. More than twenty years of my life were stolen. But it's okay. Starting from today... Every remaining day... I want to live well for myself. How good it is.