Chapter 19 — Pregnant for 280 Days, I Used a Notebook to Reclaim My Whole Life

Very heavy rain. The car's windshield was covered with water stains. The street lights were stretched into long strips of light. I grabbed the handrail tightly. Breathe again and again. Duong Thanh sat next to him. Constantly wiping my sweat.

“It's almost there.”

I was in so much pain that I couldn't say a word. Can only nod. Gu Chengze arrived right before I was taken into the delivery room. His hair is a bit messy. A look of impatience was evident on his face. I took a look at him. He reached out to hold my hand. I gently avoided it. The nurse urged.

“Families please wait outside.”

The moment the delivery room door closed. I heard him call my name. In that call. There was panic. There was no more energy left for him. Childbirth. It hurts a lot more than I thought it would. Every pain increases. It's like being pulled into deep water. I clenched my teeth. I heard the doctor keep telling me to try to push. Sweat flows into eyes. Right then. Countless images suddenly appeared in my mind. 600 yuan of nutrition money. The bank card shows insufficient balance. Draft divorce agreement in the office. The prenatal examination form is placed on the hospital bed. The photo album I created for myself. Its name. After the final excruciating pain. The baby's cry rang out. Clarity. As if wanting to use that cry to tear apart the whole world. The doctor smiled and said:

“It's a little girl.”

Tears immediately welled up in my eyes. Not because of pain. But because in the end. I also safely brought my child into this world. The nurse held the baby close to my face.

“Kiss mom.”

I used all my strength. Gently touch your baby's soft face.

“Mom is here.”

When I was pushed back to the hospital room. Co Thua Trach immediately walked over. He glanced at his daughter. Then looked at me.

“You've had a hard time.”

That was the first time. He told me those three words. I gently closed my eyes. No reply. Ngo Phuong Cam also came. She looked at the baby girl lying in a diaper. The smile on his face faded a bit.

“Daughter…”

“That's good.”

Duong Thanh's face immediately turned cold. Co Thua Trach coughed softly. Ngo Phuong Cam did not say anything more. The hospital room gradually became quiet. Girl sleeping in a small crib. Two tiny hands clenched into fists. Co Thua Trach sat beside the bed. It seems that he has finally found the tone of a family head.

“The confinement is over.”

“From tomorrow.”

“You can rest assured that you are a full-time housewife.”

“You're still young.”

“Can't leave mom.”

I smiled weakly.

"Okay."

Obviously, Co Thua Trach breathed a sigh of relief. The very next second. I looked at him. Gently add a sentence.

“But before that.”

“Please sign these three documents for me first.”

He bowed his head. Look at the file bag I brought you. Right on the first page. Show the text clearly. Notice of request for payment and division of common property of husband and wife. Co Thua Trach's face. Under the lights. Little by little. White. Co Thua Trach stared at the file bag. For a long time, I still didn't reach out to receive it. The light in the hospital room was cold and white. Looking at his face, he was pale and his lips had lost all color. I just gave birth. The whole person has almost no strength left. My heart felt strangely calm. He asked hoarsely:

“What is this?”

I calmly replied:

“I know how to read.”

Co Thua Trach pulled out the top sheet of paper. Notice requesting payment and division of common property of husband and wife. His fingers tightened around the edge of the paper. Turn white.

“Giang Tri Dao.”

“I just gave birth.”

“Did you want to talk about this with me?”

I looked at my daughter sleeping in a small crib. I sleep very soundly. Face wrinkled. Tiny lips moved slightly. I said softly:

“When I was pregnant with my child.”

“You also always talk about money with me.”

“The only difference is.”

“You talked about not giving it.”

Co Thua Trach's face became even whiter. Ngo Phuong Cam stood next to him. Finally, I couldn't stand it.

“Are you crazy?”

“The baby has just been born.”

“Did you threaten Thua Trach with the papers?”

Duong Thanh stood at the door with his arms crossed. Coldly spoke up.

“In the end, who is threatening whom?”

“Before she gave birth.”

“You guys took the papers and forced her to sign.”

“Now she just shows you the legal documents.”

“Can't stand it already?”

Ngo Phuong Cam glared at her.

“This is our family story.”

Duong Thanh's voice was cold.

“It's about your family.”

“Almost caused her to give birth prematurely.”

“The medical records are still here.”

“Do you need me to photocopy a copy for you?”

Ngo Phuong Cam's lips moved. In the end, there was nothing more to say. Co Thua Trach turned to the second set of documents. Table confirming expenses from common assets during the marriage period. Above is a complete list of all my expenses throughout my pregnancy. Pregnancy check-up fee. Nutritious food money. Money for clothes for pregnant women. Hospital stay for pregnancy care. Money to hire a caregiver. Deposit and short-term apartment rental. Behind each clause. All have invoice numbers. Co Thua Trach's breathing became heavier.

“Even the cost of hiring a caregiver.”

“Do you count too?”

“The baby is our common child.”

“Reasonable expenses incurred during the time of childbirth and confinement.”

“You are responsible for paying.”

He suddenly raised his head.

“Haven't you ever given money?”

I smiled softly.

“You once gave 600 yuan for nutrition.”

“There is also a card.”

“There are only 327 yuan left.”

Duong Thanh stood next to him and added.

“Later because I'm afraid the lawyer will check my account.”

“Just added 30,000 yuan.”

Co Thua Trach's face turned pale.

“Duong Thanh.”

“You shut up.”

I looked at him.

“No need to yell at her.”

“Those words.”

“I can say it myself.”

He slammed the file down on the nightstand.

“Giang Tri Dao.”

“I know you are very resentful of me right now.”

“But I can't destroy this house.”

My voice is very light.

“Co Cheng Ze.”

“This family.”

“It wasn't me who broke it.”

“But from the first prenatal check-up payment.”

“It was you who destroyed it little by little.”

He was stunned. I took out the third set of documents. It is the thinnest volume. Confirmation of submission of clues about the husband and wife's common property. Tham Lam has arranged all available evidence. And complete the filing. Just saw the words on it. Co Thua Trach's eyes immediately changed completely.