Chapter 4 — One Step Late, One Life Missed

After getting my things, I hurriedly arrived and saw Ky Tru standing on the side of the road smoking. He looked at me, his expression calm, as if he already knew that the person he needed to pick up was me. Our eyes met, he said:

"It's really hard for you to make appointments these days. I didn't expect to see you here."

I'm a bit confused. That's right, how did we meet here? Furthermore, with his personality, he doesn't seem like the type to be easily commanded by others. Entering the hall, we unexpectedly sat at the same table. He sat opposite me. And next to me, is Manh Giai Oanh. They always stick together wherever they go, but today they don't sit next to each other. In the middle of the party, I went to the bathroom and overheard someone mentioning the two of them.

"Are you really breaking up this time? Is there no possibility of going back?"

"Probably so. I heard that this time it was Mr. Tru who took the initiative to say goodbye. The last few times, wasn't it all Giai Oanh who spoke?"

"Furthermore, at first everyone thought this time he was just angry like before, so the groom arranged for them to sit together. Who would have thought that Mr. Tru took the initiative to change to the opposite side, clearly not wanting to sit with her."

"Tsk, why do I feel like Mr. Tru has changed subjects..."

After hearing this, I don't want to hear any more. Returning to my seat, perhaps because I was bored, Manh Giai Oanh proactively asked about me and Giang Mo. I casually answered a few questions. She laughed softly, her voice lowered but loud enough for the whole table to hear clearly:

"It's really fate. The relationship must be very good, right? You're so pure, when he kissed you, did you blush?"

As soon as these words ended, the whole table looked at me curiously. I was about to open my mouth when someone bumped into the glass and fell to the ground, shattering. I raised my head. It's Ky Tru. He leaned back in his chair and slowly spoke:

“Are you guys free to ask about those things?”

8

While the bride and groom were exchanging rings, I received a text message from Giang Mo. He asked: 【What are you doing?】 I was just about to answer when suddenly something happened. A waiter was carrying food when someone bumped into him, his hand stopped, and the bowl of hot soup in his hand tilted outward. From that perspective, the only people who will be blamed are me and Manh Giai Oanh. In the midst of panic, someone suddenly stood in front of me, taking the brunt of the pain for me. The man bowed his head and looked at me, his throat moving slightly.

“Are you okay?”

As soon as his words ended, I raised my head in surprise. In front of us is Ky Tru. At that moment, I almost thought I was mistaken. Every time something similar happened in the past, the first person he protected... was Manh Giai Oanh. I suddenly remembered the conversation in the hallway earlier. Could it be that... he was really determined to end it with Manh Giai Oanh? Really no longer love her? You really won't get back together with her again? I said bewilderedly:

“It's okay.”

As soon as I finished speaking, I was about to look at the wound on Ky Tru's back, when suddenly a bag was thrown and hit my forehead. Blood flowed down, seeping into the corners of my eyes, my vision became blurry. I heard Manh Giai Oanh's voice, cold, mixed with mockery:

"Tan Niem, are you so moved that you're falling in love?"

"He protected you, he just wanted to stimulate me..."

She hadn't finished her sentence yet when she was interrupted by Ky Tru:

“That's enough.”

I was stunned, feeling like I was awakened by a sentence dream. At that moment, Ky Tru carried me out of the hotel. I leaned against his chest, hearing his voice constantly calling my name. But inside my heart, I was extremely quiet. There are no more ripples. I woke up when it was noon the next day. Opened the phone, saw a message from the bride: 【There's nothing big going on here. Third young master of the Ky family is very generous and compensated me and my husband a generous amount, don't worry. As for Manh Giai Oanh, I also asked clearly, the two of them broke up last week. This time, she was completely trying to cause trouble. We've already broken up, what right does she have to attack you?】 【I'm telling the truth, Ky Tru cares about you so much, maybe now he doesn't like Giai Oanh anymore, but... likes you. I must seize the opportunity. If you really love each other, then no words will be wasted.】 I lowered my eyes, typed a reply: 【Have you seen my friends circle?】 A moment later, she texted back: 【Huh? What's going on?】 I pursed my lips and sent her a voice message, each word clear:

“I have a boyfriend, we're about to get engaged.”

After speaking, I raised my head— Then suddenly I met Ky Tru's eyes. He stood right outside the hospital room door, quietly looking at me with a calm expression.