Chapter 8 — Half a month in Paris with Bach Nguyet Quang, he lost his wife and daughter

“Don't think?”

Chau Duat An burst out laughing. A bitter smile.

“Seven calls.”

“She called me seven times.”

“While I'm by your side.”

To Van's face gradually turned pale.

“I just…”

“Just what?”

She suddenly burst into tears. Tears fell.

“I'm afraid if you know she needs you, you'll come back.”

“I'm afraid the person next to you will turn into her.”

“I've been waiting for you for so many years.”

“What's wrong with me?”

Crying echoed in the quiet room. If it was before. Chau Duat An will definitely soften his heart. Will stand by her side. But today. I just feel tired. First time. He looked at the woman he once loved with completely unfamiliar eyes.

“I never promised you anything.”

To Van was dumbfounded.

“But I love you.”

“I used to love you.”

Just one word. Like the sharpest blade. To Van felt her breathing choked.

“What did you say?”

“You said you used to love me.”

Chau Duat An's voice is very calm.

“I thought about it a lot these past few days.”

“Maybe the thing I always don't let go of is not you.”

“But the memories of ten years ago.”

“A girl in a white dress.”

“A period of youth that has not yet ended.”

“I always thought it was love.”

“Until I lost Tong Tu.”

“I just realized.”

Speaking of this. He stopped for a few seconds. The image of a woman holding her child and leaving the villa appeared in her mind. Cold meals appear. Sleepless nights. Calls that go unanswered. My heart hurts so much that it's hard to breathe.

“The person I owe the most.”

“It's her.”

“The only person you shouldn't hurt.”

“It's also her.”

The tears on To Van's face completely froze. She looked at the man in front of her. Understanding for the first time. I lost. Not losing to Tong Tu. But lost to time. Because while she was still standing still in the past. Tong Tu really entered Chau Duat An's life. Become my wife. Give birth to a child for me. Love you for three years. It's just that you're so stupid. Only when you lose it do you realize it. To Van stood up trembling.

“What about you?”

“What are you?”

Chau Duat An was silent for a long time. Finally just say:

“The person I used to like.”

One sentence. Completely put an end to it all. To Van burst out laughing. Laugh until your eyes turn red.

“Chau Duat An.”

“Do you think there's time to turn around now?”

“Do you think she will forgive you?”

"No."

“The woman decided to leave and not come back.”

She turned around and left. The door slammed shut. In the office, only Chau Duat An was left alone. He sat quietly for a long time. Then take out your phone. Open the chat box with Tong Tu. The last message is still there. No reply. He looked for a long time. Fingers slowly tapped the screen.

“I miss you so much.”

Delete again.

“I'm sorry.”

Continue deleting. He didn't send anything. For the first time in my life. I understand that. There are apologies. By the time I said it, it was too late. Three months later. Spring comes. The trees along the road have begun to sprout. My life is also gradually getting back on track. Work remotely during the day. Taking care of children at night. Occasionally take Bao Bao to the park for a walk. No more arguments. No more long nights of waiting. No longer feel disappointed every time I see an empty chair next to me. I thought leaving Chau Duat An would be very painful. But it turns out. The thing that makes people The most painful thing is not separation. It's about staying in a place where there is no more love. Bao Bao has grown a lot. Baby begins to crawl. Know when to call someone. Every morning wake up. The first thing the baby did was crawl to hug my leg. Then he laughed until his eyes widened. Those moments made my heart heal little by little. That afternoon. I took my child to the park under the apartment complex. The sky is clear blue. Gentle golden sunlight covers the lawn. Bao Bao wears a light pink dress. Sit on a small rug and play with toys. I sat next to it. Working on the laptop while looking after the children. Everything is strangely peaceful. No one knows. Not far away. A black car had been parked there for nearly two hours. Inside the car. Chau Duat An sat quietly. His eyes never left the mother and daughter. He finally found it. It's really not about how good you are. It's because assistant Tran accidentally found a medical bill from Bao Bao. From the hospital. Follow the address. It took nearly half a month. I just confirmed their whereabouts.