Chapter 2 — Don't Dream Of Escape From Me

To be honest... taking care of Thoi Kim Temple is extremely leisurely. Every day there are only two, at most three hours to work. Time left? I sat on my phone, read novels, and watched entertainment videos right next to his bed. Sometimes when I have a lot of free time, I even share showbiz rumors with him, as if I had an accomplice gossiping: "Hey hey hey, have you heard... These two people have been together for twenty years, and in the end they still found out their husbands are having an affair! I'll tell you the truth... no one is a good man!" As soon as he finished speaking, I swear I saw his eyelashes twitch. I was stunned. Staring for a few more seconds... He still lay still, his expression not wavering at all. I breathed a sigh of relief: "It's probably just an illusion..." Actually, I'm not someone who likes to go out, so most of the time I stay in the villa. To the point where... gradually, I got used to the quiet in his room. Every day, Thoi Kim Tu and I "got together" for long periods of time, one person talking continuously, the other silently listening. The maids in the villa even prepared a very large chair for me, placed right next to his bed, so that I could comfortably chat, watch movies, and "take care" of my husband of plants. A few days later, my best friend called me, her voice full of suspicion: "Where have you been these past few days? How many times have I called but you haven't come out?" I lay down on the couch, eating fruit and leisurely replying: "Me? I'm working as the young wife of a rich boy." The other end of the line was silent for two seconds, then sneered: "Ha! Don't tell me you believed the online advertisement? This is definitely a new type of scam! Wait, tomorrow I will sell you a 'rich detoxifying' functional food!" I laughed, turned the phone camera around, showing the luxurious villa scene behind me. Just filming a small angle, my friend screamed in terror: "Mom... is this a whole rich family drama scene??" Before I had time to explain, she turned around faster than flipping through a book: "Aah ah! This request is worth pursuing! Come on, baby! I believe you will do it! Oh right, after you complete the task, remember to let me give priority to choosing your designer handbag to liquidate!" Me: "..." In my heart, I just sighed: "Finish your head... I don't have such high dreams..." 4 Lady Thoi actually didn't make any special demands on me, as long as I was at peace with myself. She's a bit traditional, so bars, discos, nightclubs... of course are strictly forbidden. The lady also said that she considered me half a daughter-in-law and treated me extremely respectfully. Occasionally, she even took me out shopping, choosing the best clothes and bags. In her words: "Since you're a member of the Thoi family, you can't let anyone criticize you. You must dress your child up to be as beautiful as a rich lady." Not only Lady Thoi, the housekeeper and all the servants in the villa were also extremely kind to me. They even remember my taste and change the menu every day to make new pastries for me to try. I suspect... they were afraid I would run away. The butler also told me: "We watched the young master grow up from a young age. Now that the young lady is by his side, the young master will definitely be very happy. Young lady, don't give up! One day, the young master will wake up!" Live in a villa Not long ago, I gained two kilograms. I swear to God, I don't feel like I'm going to work, but like I'm on a luxury vacation. I was so satisfied that I worked hard. In addition to wiping Thoi Kim Tu's body every morning, I also apply moisturizer to him like I take care of my own skin. At first, every time I touched his firm skin, I blushed all the way to my ears. But after a few weeks, I was able to practice being able to keep my face from turning red, my heart from racing, and my movements to be smooth, neat, and professional. Until one morning... I was concentrating on applying moisturizer to Thoi Kim Tu's waist, when suddenly, a low male voice rang out in my head: 「Be gentle... just be gentle!!! Stop rubbing!!!」 I was startled and stunned. The thought immediately flashed in my mind: "I'm dead, am I hallucinating?" I stopped, moisturizer was still on my fingertips, my hand was about to touch my lower abdomen. As soon as I stopped, the male voice rang out again: 「Phew… finally stopped… I'm about to explode!!!」 I immediately jumped up, my eyes widened, my heart beating like a drum. That voice is very clear, warm and easy to hear, unmistakable! But on the second floor at this time, the housekeeper and servants were all out working, the whole villa was just me and Thoi Kim Tu. I slowly bent down to look... Thoi Kim Tu was still lying there, eyes closed, looking as calm as a sculpture. I swallowed my saliva, my hands trembled, and tried to continue gently rubbing his toned abdomen... Immediately, an extremely clear and... mournful scream rang out in my head: 「STOP PUBLICATION!!! I'm really going to explode!!! Oh my god... I'm so embarrassed!!!」 I stood still, my ten fingers numb. At this point, I finally confirmed a horrifying truth — I heard the heart of Thoi Kim Temple. 5 Thoi Kim Tu is actually a very easy person to take care of. Since I can hear his heart, my work has gone much easier, almost reaching the level of professional level. Occasionally, I even... heard him compliment: 「Um... so pleasant... so comfortable...」 Sometimes, he softly "feedback" the service: 「But... I don't like this scent very much... The smell is a bit strong, if it was milder it would be much better。」 So the next day, I immediately bought a new one, changed the skin care product, and this time, I heard his deep voice praising: 「Yes... this time it's perfect. perfect。」 After listening, my nose almost flared with pride: "Taking care of plants also requires skill, listening to customer reviews is the only way to improve service!" Outside of cleaning time, I also pushed him out to walk around the garden, letting him "listen to the wind, watch the sun, and breathe in nature" for a bit. Unexpectedly, hearing more voices, Thoi Kim Tu's ability to gossip also increased significantly: 「Miss Ngo has liked the housekeeper for a long time... She works with me every day, not seeing him all day... Sigh, I'm so pitiful。」 After listening, I pretended to be unintentional and hinted to Mrs. Thoi about moving Ms. Ngo to work closer to the housekeeper. The day Ms. Ngo moved to the housekeeping area, her eyes sparkled, her hands holding me trembled: "Thank you, young lady! Young lady is truly the best person in the world!" I just smiled faintly, leisurely, hiding my merits. In my heart, I whispered: "What a good person, but... I heard the young master's heart Stop." Occasionally, Thoi Kim Tu also had doubts: 「This woman... how can she be so thoughtful？」 I just smiled faintly and replied in my mind: "Professional secret, not convenient to reveal." To avoid being exposed, I sometimes deliberately do some things against his wishes, to ease his suspicions. Image management, I am very experienced. One night, the family doctor came to check on Thoi Kim Tu's health. Suddenly, he frowned, his voice serious: "It's not okay... the heart rate increased abnormally." Mrs. Thoi, the housekeeper, the servants - all rushed to the bed in panic, forming a circle. Lady Thoi was almost about to cry: “Should…should I be taken to the hospital? In the end… what just happened?” I was also frantic and immediately walked to the bed. But it's strange - I can't hear his heart anymore. My heart was pounding: "No... don't tell me... you'll fall asleep and never wake up again?!" While living here, I considered you a friend. If he really passed away in his sleep... then that would be too pitiful. I grabbed his hand, leaned closer, and called softly: "Thi Kim Tu... wake up... Everything... everything you are seeing is not real. The accident is long gone... you're at home... Safe..." Gradually, I heard his heartbeat calm down, the monitor also restored its normal rhythm. The doctor breathed a sigh of relief, wiping away his sweat: "Maybe... just a nightmare. Luckily, it's okay... But the heart rate is still a bit high, you need to monitor carefully to avoid putting pressure on the body." Mrs. Tho trembled and held my hand, tears rolling down her eyes: "Lucky... lucky to have a child... This is definitely a fate given by God." She cried and held my hand tightly, her voice choked up: "Tieu Nhu... really... it's all thanks to you."