Chapter 12 — My mother-in-law made a will to steal my property, leaving the whole family empty-handed

My phone is very quiet. Because everyone who could bother me… has been blocked. My life also returned to its normal rhythm, even better than before. Every day I go to work, get off work, come home and cook myself a delicious meal. On weekends, I go to the gym, go shopping, and go to exhibitions. I took the Mercedes in for a full service. The remaining smell of Ly Vy's cheap perfume in the car... was erased without a trace. I bought myself a lot of new clothes and new jewelry. Use the money you earn... to beautify your life. That feeling… was really good. Free, and worthy. A week later, lawyer Truong called me.

“Miss Hua, the other side has made concessions.”

Her voice carried a hint of laughter.

"They agreed to divorce and also agreed to pay the full one hundred and eighty-eight thousand yuan."

“I only asked for a one-month extension because I needed to sell the house to raise money.”

“I accepted for you.”

Everything… was just as I expected.

“Thank you, lawyer Truong.”

“Nothing, this is one of the gentlest cases I have ever handled.”

She laughed.

"Your evidence is so perfect, the lawyer on the other side just finished reading it and advised the client to accept it all."

“Because in court… they will lose more miserably.”

Law... is always the weapon of a sane person. Not a place to shelter scoundrels. I hung up the phone, made myself a cup of tea, and stood in front of the large window. Outside are the city lights, bright and warm. As for the Ly family's lights... the thing that once blinded me... will soon go out. A few days later, I heard some news. From a distant relative who already disliked the Ly family. Their house… was for sale. The price is twenty thousand yuan lower than the market. Clearly… they were in a hurry. The lawyer's letter clearly states the deadline. Can't be one day late. It is said that Chu Cam fell ill because of this. The whole person was emaciated and cried every day. Everyone you meet feels sorry for yourself. Say you're miserable, raising a useless child, marrying a cruel wife. Ruined her whole life. But unfortunately... no one believes her anymore. What Chu Cam had done, planned with me, and bragged about the "family property" that was about to belong to him, was all clearly seen by neighbors and relatives. Everyone has their own eyes to measure right and wrong, no one is as blind as she thinks. Now that she has fallen to such an end, everyone can only utter two words. Ly Vy also remained silent, no longer daring to cause trouble like before. She was fired from the company. The reason was not announced, but I guess it was mostly because what happened at my company spread outside. In that small circle of relationships, rumors spread faster than the wind. No place wants to hire someone who lacks quality and has a bad reputation for ethics. She lost her job, lost her car, and was about to lose her place to live. A girl who once lived in an illusion like a princess... was finally awakened by reality. As for Ly Hao, I haven't heard any more news about him. It was like he had completely disappeared from my world. But I know, he is living in regret and torment. He single-handedly destroyed his marriage. Also personally pushed the family he was proud of... into a dead end. A month passed very quickly, and the divorce date also arrived. Ly Hao and I met in front of the registration office gate. The weather was very beautiful that day, sunny and clear. I wear a dress white, light makeup. And he... seems to have aged ten years. Messy hair, scraggly beard, sunken eyes. The wrinkled shirt on his body made him look even more depressed. From the inside out, he has the appearance of a person who has lost everything. We stood a few steps apart. No one said anything. The two people who were once the most intimate... are now even stranger than strangers. He looked at me, his eyes complicated. There is resentment, there is unwillingness... but most of all it is still despair.

“The money… I have already transferred it to your lawyer.”

His voice was hoarse.

"I know."

I answered briefly. Attorney Truong informed me yesterday. As soon as the money from the house sale came in... they immediately transferred it in full, not a single penny was missing.

“The house… has been sold.”

He added, as if telling himself, as if blaming me. I just responded gently. Not a bit of emotion. I have no reason to pity him. If that day I hadn't discovered the will. If I were still the patient Hua Tinh like before... then today, the one with nothing would be me.