Chapter 27 — Female Lawyer and Torn Will

The wedding of Tue Minh and Duy Bach took place on a fresh spring morning, in a small garden rented specifically for this special occasion, where pots of orchids and daisies were arranged simply but delicately. There is no luxury or ostentation of high-class weddings, only the sincere warmth of those who truly love and appreciate the couple.

Anh Vu, as the closest representative that Tue Minh has, took on the role of leading her down the aisle, a gesture that made both of them emotional as they recalled the journey that brought them together. "I never thought I would have the opportunity to do this," Anh Vu said softly as they took their first steps together on the flower petal-strewn path. "But I'm honored to be a part of your big day."

"I should be the one thanking you," Tue Minh replied, smiling brightly in her simple but elegant wedding dress. "For giving me the opportunity to be a part of your journey to find yourself, and now, to accompany me in the most important moment of my life."

Duy Bach stood waiting at the end of the aisle, his eyes never leaving Tue Minh for even a second, filled with love and deep admiration. When Tue Minh came to him, the two held hands tightly and faced the officiant together to begin the ceremony of exchanging vows.

"I, Ha Duy Bach, promise to always be by your side, in every moment of life, whether peaceful or stormy days," he said, his voice shaking with emotion but full of determination. "I promise to always respect, listen, and support your dreams and ambitions, just like how you have always steadfastly pursued justice and truth, no matter how difficult."

Tue Minh, tears of happiness rolling down his cheeks, responded to his vow. "I, Lam Tue Minh, promise to always be a strong fulcrum for you, the same way you have always been a fulcrum for me throughout the past journey," she said. "I promise to build a real home with you, where love, truth, and integrity are always the foundation for every decision we make."

Before exchanging wedding rings, the officiant invited both families to say a few words of blessing. Because Tue Minh had no biological relatives, she asked Mrs. Sau Cam to represent her, a decision that made the old housekeeper unable to hide her choking emotions as she stepped forward.

"I never thought, at this age, I would have the honor to stand here, representing a bride's family," she said, her voice shaking with emotion. "But I think that is the most beautiful testament to what Ms. Minh taught all of us - that family is not always determined by blood, but sometimes, we find it through the people who have accompanied us through the most difficult challenges in life." She turned to look at Tue Minh, her eyes filled with love. "Daughter, I wish you and your son-in-law always be happy and always cherish each other like what you have given each other all the time."

As for Duy Bach, the representative is a former teammate in the police force, who has known him since his first days in the industry. "Duy Bach is a man who always puts justice and truth first, sometimes to the point of forgetting to take care of his own personal happiness," his teammate said, making the whole garden burst into friendly laughter. "I'm glad that he finally found someone worthy of sharing his life, someone who can understand and accompany him in both work and personal life."

The ceremony ended in the burst of happiness of all those present - Mrs. Sau Cam, who now considered Tue Minh as her own daughter, could not hide her tears of pride; Mr. Doan, who has accompanied Tue Minh since the early days of the case, smiled with satisfaction; and Mr. Dinh Van Sang, who traveled a long distance to be present on this important day.

The wedding party was held immediately afterward in that same garden, with simple dishes but rich in traditional flavors, mixed with the bustling laughter of close guests. Thanh Nha, as a bridesmaid, could not hide her emotions when giving her congratulatory speech. "I never thought that from a traumatic case in my family, I would have the opportunity to witness such a beautiful love story blossom," she said, raising her glass of wine in a toast. "Wish Tue Minh and Duy Bach always be happy and always be a strong support for each other, the way you two have been a support for all of us."

As the party gradually got late, Anh Vu stood up, raised his glass and gave his final wishes, his voice solemn but full of emotion. "I want to express my deepest gratitude to Ms. Minh and Mr. Bach, not only for bringing justice to my family, but also for showing me that sincere love, integrity, and the courage to face the truth are always the strongest foundation for any relationship, whether it is love between couples or family love."

He looked around at the dear faces present, the people who had accompanied him through a tumultuous journey to reach today. "My grandfather once left behind a torn will, but the true message he wanted to convey — about truth, about justice, about friendship — no one can tear up. And today, witnessing this beautiful love blossoming from that very journey of finding truth, I believe, his will is being fulfilled more fully than ever."

Applause echoed throughout the garden, mixed with flickering candlelight and melodious music, closing a meaningful and important day. Tue Minh and Duy Bach, now officially husband and wife, held hands tightly and walked out into the middle of the garden to open the first dance of their marriage, their eyes only for each other, full of love and hope for a bright future waiting ahead.

"Are you happy?" Duy Bach whispered in his wife's ear as they slowly rotated to the music.

"I have never been so happy," Tue Minh replied, resting her head on her husband's shoulder. "Thank you, for making my dream of a real family come true."

When the dance ended, the whole garden was filled with more cheerful music, everyone joined together in the festive atmosphere, sharing stories and laughter. Mr. Doan, standing next to Mr. Sang, raised his glass of wine and looked at the newlywed couple, his eyes full of nostalgia. "I have witnessed many ups and downs of the Dam family during more than thirty years of practice," he told Mr. Sang. "But perhaps, this is the first time I've witnessed something truly beautiful bloom from the pain I've had to deal with."

"Life is sometimes magical," Mr. Sang replied, nodding in agreement, his eyes distant, remembering the long journey that brought him to this garden. "From a secret I kept for twenty-five years, it finally led to a happy day like today. I think, that's how justice and love always find their way back, no matter how long it takes."

That night, as the party gradually ended and the last guests left, Anh Vu stood alone in the quiet garden, watching the remaining decorative lights sparkling in the darkness. He thought about his grandfather, about his parents, about the entire journey that had taken him from an anonymous warehouse manager to witnessing one of the happiest moments of the people he loved. He smiled, whispering a quiet thank you to the deceased, before leaving the garden to return to his daily life, filled with hope for the good things that lie ahead for the whole Dam family, a family that has now learned to appreciate the truth more than anything else.

On the way home, Thanh Nha texted Anh Vu, asking if he wanted to stop by her house for a cup of tea before ending a long, emotional day. He agreed, and together they sat and talked until late, reviewing memories of Mr. Vinh Thanh, Quoc Viet, and everything their family had gone through to get to where they are today - a testament that, no matter how painful the past, the future always opens new doors full of hope for those who are brave enough to face the truth.