Chapter 3 — Husband Went On Business Trip, Mother-in-law Locked Me Up To Steal The Dowry House

Chu Minh Khai's voice rang out from the other end of the line. Bring some fatigue. And also the uncomfortable questioning.

"Tu Nhiem, what do you want to do such a big thing?"

"My mother was taken to the police station, did you know?"

"You even sent the recording to my company group. You said I would have the face to meet other people in the future?"

Continuous questioning. Every sentence is a blame. Every sentence is criticism. There wasn't a single question to see if I was okay. Not even a word of concern. I held the phone and stood in the middle of the large living room. The last bit of warmth in my heart was drained away by this call. My heart is completely cold.

"Chu Minh Khai."

I spoke up. His voice was as calm as a lake without any ripples.

"Before blaming me, don't you think you should ask what your mother did to me?"

The other end of the line was silent for a few seconds. Then came his impatient voice.

"Isn't it just about the house?"

"Don't you already know how my mother is?"

"She's old, sometimes she gets angry and loses her mind. Can't you bear with her for a little while?"

"What else can she really do?"

"Do you have to go to the extent of reporting to the police?"

Be patient with her for a bit. It's that saying again. Three years of marriage. I have heard this sentence countless times. My mother-in-law makes things difficult for me. He told me to hold off. My mother-in-law stole my credit. He told me to hold off. Unreasonable mother-in-law causes trouble. He still told me to hold off. It seems that my patience is obvious. As for my self-pity, it's not worth mentioning.

"She locked the bedroom door, trapping me inside."

I said each word slowly.

"Cut off the water."

"Power cut."

"And threatened that if I didn't hand over the house, I would just stay there and wait for death."

"Chu Minh Khai."

"In your eyes, is that just a small thing?"

He choked for a moment. But very quickly continued to justify.

"My mother was just so angry that she said nonsense."

"Why are you so stubborn with her?"

"Furthermore, it wasn't easy for my mother to work hard raising my two brothers alone."

"Now she only has such a small wish."

"Want to help Minh Hao have a house to get married."

"As children, if we can help, we should help."

"You are my wife."

"Shouldn't you be of the same mind as me?"

Same heart? I suddenly felt funny. It turns out that their family's so-called same heart... was to force me to sacrifice. Forcing me to give away my dowry house in exchange for his younger brother's happiness. Based on what?

"Chu Minh Khai."

"That house was my private property before marriage."

"It's the only thing my parents left me."

"It has nothing to do with you."

"It has nothing to do with the Chu family."

"Listen to what you're saying?"

Chu Minh Khai's anger also flared up.

"We are husband and wife!"

"Isn't mine yours? Isn't yours also mine?"

"You make such a clear division, have you stopped considering me a member of your family for a long time?"

I laughed. The smile was both bitter and ironic. After all, who doesn't consider anyone else as family? A husband, when his wife is illegally detained, only cares about his own face. A husband, when his wife almost gets into trouble, still tries to defend the person who caused it all. So what else is there to say?

"My mother is over there, miss Immediately go and explain clearly to the police."

"Take her home."

Chu Minh Khai began giving orders.

"And on the side of relatives and friends."

"Go and apologize too."

"Let's just say it was because you were temporarily angry."

"I'll explain to the company group myself."

"Don't cause any more trouble."

"Let's put this matter down first."

"As for the house, we will discuss it slowly later."

He arranged everything very clearly. But from start to finish. There wasn't a single word on my side. I quietly listened to everything. Wait for him to finish speaking. Then calmly threw out a bomb.

"Chu Minh Khai."

"Let's get a divorce."

The other end of the line immediately fell silent. So quiet that you can hear the sound of breathing. A very long time later. His surprised voice rang out.

"...What did you say?"

"We are divorced."

I repeat again. Every word is clear. There wasn't any hesitation.

"Tu Nhiem, are you crazy?"

Chu Minh Khai's voice suddenly rose high.

"Just because of this little matter, you want a divorce?"

"Are you using divorce to threaten me?"

I calmly replied.

"This is not a threat."

"This is an announcement."

"From the moment you told me to endure your mother."

"From the moment you blamed me for making you lose face."

"I have already decided."

"This marriage."

"I must finish it."

Chu Minh Khai still seemed to want to say something. But I don't want to hear anymore. I don't want to hear any more excuses for Luu Ngoc Mai. I also don't want to hear any more saying that I'm overdoing things. It's really enough. I hung up the phone directly. Then, without hesitation, Chu Minh Khai's number was added to the block list. The world immediately became quiet again. I watched the phone screen gradually darken. Suddenly I felt like I had just taken off a shackle I had been wearing for three years. Letting go of someone who no longer deserves you is such a relief. I don't cry. Not even a single tear. I went into the bedroom and took the largest suitcase. Start packing your things. My stuff isn't much. Some commonly worn clothes. Some cosmetics and skin care items. Along with all identification documents. I also put the red marriage registration book in my suitcase. That would be necessary for a divorce. Finished cleaning up. I looked around the house I had lived in for the past three years. This place used to be a stop that I thought I would stick with for the rest of my life. Looking back now... It was nothing more than a flashily decorated lipstick cage. I pulled my suitcase and left. There is not the slightest bit of nostalgia. I didn't go back to my small apartment. I know the Chu family will definitely come there to find me. So I took a taxi straight to a hotel in the city center. After checking in and storing luggage. The first thing I do is not rest. It's about opening the phone book. Find a phone number you haven't contacted for a long time. That's the number of a famous divorce lawyer. A successful senior once introduced it to me during a conversation. At that time, I laughed and said I would never need it. I didn't expect that those words would come true so quickly. The phone is quickly connected.

"Hello, I am lawyer Qin."

A decisive, professional female voice rang out. I took a deep breath. Try to stay calm.

"Hello, lawyer Tan."

"My last name is Tu."

"I want to be private Consulting on divorce and property division during marriage."