Chapter 1 — Husband's Will

Eight months pregnant, I accidentally opened the safe in my husband's study and discovered a will. All the shares and real estate in his name, along with ten private planes and five islands, after his death will be unconditionally donated to Quan Thuan Nguyet - the poor student he once sponsored. As for me and him, before marriage we had our property notarized. On the wedding day, there wasn't even a dong of bride price. At that time, he just calmly said: I am an ideological person, the bride price is a feudal relic, unnecessary. Seven years of marriage, even the home ownership certificate, has never had my name on it.

“Who gave you permission to touch my things?”

His voice was cold, his eyebrows filled with anger. I didn't cry, nor make a fuss, just calmly said: the code is Quan Thuan Nguyet's birthday. He snatched the pad of paper from my hand, changed the password and put it back.

“It's just a code, can you please stop overdoing it?”

I calmly proposed a divorce. He didn't pay any attention, just locked the door, told me to go away, and warned me never to touch his things again. I nodded, turned around and made an appointment for abortion surgery. I won't touch your things anymore. The same goes for the child in my belly. I don't need it.

"Mrs. Ky, are you sure you want to schedule surgery? The pregnancy is this big, it will likely seriously affect your health."

The doctor's gentle, admonishing voice made my heart ache in the blink of an eye. I bit the tip of my tongue, forcing the surging emotions back inside.

"I'm sure. I want to schedule surgery in a week."

A confirmation message is quickly sent. I held my painful lower abdomen and walked into the familiar lawyer's office. Lawyer Tong gave me a cup of warm water.

"Mrs. Ky, you don't have to leave empty-handed. According to marriage law, you have at least the right to divide half of the assets formed during the marriage."

Steam rose, making my eye sockets sting. Before marrying me, Ky Le Chu notarized all assets. After marriage, all income is managed by the representative and does not go through his hands at all. Right from the wedding day, he made it very clear to me. I will never divide the things I worked hard to get just because of a marriage certificate. I used to think that he was just dissatisfied because his father forced him to marry. I also understand how difficult those years were for him. So I was obedient and didn't ask for anything. Even signed a commitment to voluntarily give up all rights. It wasn't until I saw the will that I understood. The things he didn't want to give me, he had long ago calculated a legal way to give them all to someone else. It's not that he doesn't want to get married. It's just the bride you've been waiting for, it's never been me. I took a sip of warm water, my voice so hoarse I couldn't hide it.

"No need, lawyer Tong. I don't need property, I just want a divorce."

When he bowed his head to draft the file for me. My body was still shaking uncontrollably. Not out of sadness, but out of anger. Seven years of marriage, he could deceive me to that extent. Made me stupid all these years. He is willing to give all his assets to Quan Thuan Nguyet. Yet all these years, what he gave me was just an old watch he bought. The price is less than fifty yuan. Even when I'm pregnant, no I fell so hard that I almost couldn't hold my baby. He's still at Disney, celebrating Guan Chunyue's birthday. What's the funniest thing? He even forced me to personally design their wedding dresses. Two months ago, Ky Le Chu brought the measurement chart. Forcing me to take care of the pregnancy, my body was so weak that I still had to sit up and draw blueprints. He said calmly:

“My best friend wants to have a wedding, so you can design it to the highest standards.”

The groom's measurements matched him to the millimeter. On the bride's wedding dress, the word "GCY" is embroidered on the hem of the dress. It is the abbreviation of Quan Thuan Nguyet's name. Lawyer Tong gave me the divorce agreement and still couldn't help but advise:

"Mrs. Ky, the money you earn yourself, at least don't easily give it all to others..."

I smiled bitterly. Over the years, Ky Le Chu has never given me a penny. All expenses in the house are royalties I draw for each manuscript I have. Perhaps in his eyes, I am both cheap and convenient. Without having to spend any money, it can make me willing to volunteer and do my best to take care of my family. Sign your name when you get home. Severe pain in lower abdomen. I hugged my stomach tightly, the pregnancy was unusually intense. My formed child is both comforting and protesting. Tears fell uncontrollably. Sorry, child. It's a mother who can't protect her child. The next day. With the support of lawyer Tong, I quickly rented an apartment. I don't care about size, price or location. You just need to be able to move in right away. After signing the contract, when I returned to that cold house, it was already dark. An eight-month pregnant belly makes every step feel heavy. But I still gritted my teeth and endured the pain, going into the kitchen to cook a few dishes myself. When I put it all on the plate, I was stunned to realize it. All are Ky Li Chu's favorite dishes. Over the years, I have memorized his hobbies and habits to the point of becoming reflexive. Even what I like, I have long since forgotten. I sat quietly on the chair, just hoping this marriage could end peacefully. But I reheated the food eight times. Waiting until three o'clock in the morning, Ky Le Chu opened the door and walked in. The familiar smell of jasmine entered my nose. That is Quan Thuan Nguyet's favorite perfume. The hickey marks on his neck were blindingly clear, overlapping old, faded marks.