Chapter 2 — I Missed The Day My Child Was Born

Waiting for you to finish work? Or wait until he remembers that he has a wife who is giving birth? Four o'clock in the afternoon. The pain reached its peak. I gritted my teeth and gripped the bed sheet tightly. Sweat soaked the patient's clothes.

"Push! Use force!"

The doctor continuously gives instructions. I gave it my all. It felt like my whole body was about to be torn apart. Right at that moment. I heard a loud cry.

"Congratulations! It's a boy!"

The doctor smiled and said. I watched the baby being carried by the nurse. Tears immediately welled up. Little face wrinkled. Eyes closed. Two tiny hands clenched into fists.

“Darling… my treasure.”

I gently stroked her cheek. That moment. How I wish Tran Chi Vien was here. Join me in welcoming this little creature. But in the hospital room there were only me and the medical staff. There was no sign of him. Seven o'clock in the evening. My mother was tired from the long journey and ran to the hospital. As soon as she entered the hospital room, her eyes were red.

"How are you? Are you in much pain? Where are you?"

See mom. I can't bear it anymore. Tears poured down.

“Don't cry, don't cry.”

"Crying too much after giving birth will harm your eyes."

Mom wiped my tears and said:

“The baby is very healthy, six pounds and two ounces, a plump boy.”

“Chi Vien hasn't arrived yet.”

I said chokingly. Mother's face immediately darkened.

“What is it doing?”

I recounted everything that happened that day. Mom was so angry that her face turned blue.

“This Tran Chi Vien guy is really not human!”

“Let your wife give birth and don't come!”

“Are you still worthy of being a man?”

“Mom, don't be angry.”

I pulled her hand.

“Maybe he really has something important to do.”

“Is there anything more important than giving birth?”

The more Mom spoke, the angrier she became.

“Let mom call him!”

“Don't call again.”

I stopped my mother.

“He said evening would come.”

But until ten o'clock at night, Tran Chi Vien still did not appear. I called him. The machine is turned off. The next morning when I woke up, Tran Chi Vien still hadn't appeared. Mother is sitting by the bed taking care of the baby. Seeing me open my eyes, she said softly:

“Go sleep a little longer, let mommy take care of you.”

“Mom, does Chi Vien have any news?”

Mom shook her head, her face very ugly.

"I've called him more than a dozen times, but they all hung up."

My heart sank. Why must it be turned off?

“Maybe the phone runs out of battery.”

I found a reason to help him. Actually, even I couldn't believe it myself.

“Hieu Vu, stop looking for excuses for him.”

Mom sat down next to the bed.

“A man, his wife gave birth to a child and he's not even by his side.”

“What does that prove?”

"Proves that in his heart there is no mother and child."

I don't want to admit it. But in my heart I started to have doubts. Ten o'clock in the morning. The nurse came to check the patient room and asked me:

"Where is the pregnant woman's family? We need to do some more procedures."

“He's almost there.”

I lied again. The nurse looked at me, then at my mother. Say nothing more. Just turned around and left. Finally I couldn't hold it anymore. I asked my mother to help me get the phone. Open WeChat. I want to see if Tran Chi Vien will respond to the message or not. I saw a scene that left me speechless. Tran Chi Vien's circle of friends has updated their new status. Posting time was three o'clock yesterday afternoon. He and To Uyen stood by the beach. The red sunset light covers the sea surface. The two of them laughed extremely happily draw. To Uyen wears a long white dress. Her hair was blown by the sea breeze. Tran Chi Vien stood next to her. One hand was placed on her shoulder. The status line reads:

“In addition to work, you must also enjoy life.”

My hands started shaking. Three o'clock yesterday afternoon. That was when I was risking my life to give birth in the delivery room. Yet he was taking photos by the beach with another woman? I continued scrolling down. There are many other photos. They walked on the sand. Eat in the restaurant. Take a group photo in the hotel lobby. Each photo shows the time and place. It turns out it was an important meeting he was talking about. Taking To Uyen on a trip to Sanya? I felt dizzy. The phone almost fell to the ground.

“Hieu Vu, what's wrong?”

Mom discovered my abnormality. I gave her the phone. Trembling voice:

“Mom, look at it.”

Mom took the phone. Just look for a few seconds. His face immediately turned pale.

“This son of a bitch!”

Her voice is a bit loud. Causing even the pregnant woman in the bed next to her to turn her head to look over.

“Mom, keep your voice down.”

I quickly stopped her.

“Low what?”

Mom was so angry that her whole body was shaking.

“His wife is giving birth in the hospital.”

“He went on a beach vacation with another woman.”

“Is it still human?”

I closed my eyes. Tears kept flowing down. Three years of marriage. I used to think I understood Tran Chi Vien very well. I didn't expect him to be able to do such a thing.

“Hieu Vu, don't cry.”

Mom sat down next to the bed. Gently pat my back.

“That kind of man is not worth your tears.”

“Mom, what should I do?”

I asked chokingly.

“What else?”

Mom said without hesitation.

“Why is this kind of man kept?”

“Let it harm you for the rest of your life?”

“But the new baby…”

“Without Dad, I would still be able to grow up.”

Mom held my hand tightly.

“I will support you.”

“At most, the three of us live together.”

I looked at the baby lying in diapers. My heart hurts like a knife. This little creature has just come into the world. Had to deal with a broken family. Afternoon. I sent Tran Chi Vien a WeChat message:

"You've been born. It's a boy."

Two hours later. He just replied:

"I know. I'm on a business trip somewhere else. I'll be back in a few days."

Going on a business trip? I laughed coldly. Led female subordinates to travel to Sanya. Also called going on a business trip? I took screenshots of photos from his circle of friends. Send it straight to him.

“As a result, this is what you call a business trip?”

This time he answered very quickly:

“What do you mean?”

“What do you mean, you know in your heart.”

My hands trembled as I typed each word.

“When I gave birth in the hospital.”

“I'm vacationing in Sanya with To Uyen.”

“That was an important meeting you said?”

A long time later. He just replied:

“Don't think nonsense.”

“We went there to discuss business.”

“Talking about work but need to take photos by the beach?”

“Do we still have to hold each other's shoulders?”

“Hieu Vu, can you please stop causing trouble unreasonably?”

“I'm very busy.”

Saw that message. I'm completely heartbroken. Come to this country. He's still making excuses. Still blaming me for causing trouble for no reason.