Chapter 2 — Pregnant for 280 Days, I Used a Notebook to Reclaim My Whole Life

Ngo Phuong Cam's face immediately darkened.

"It's not easy for Thua Trach to make money. As a wife, you have to sympathize with your husband."

I put the cup down on the table, my voice not loud.

"So... who will sympathize with me?"

No one answered. On the TV screen. Right when an advertisement was broadcast about a family gathering around a tray of rice. The child laughed heartily. I found that scene ironic. That night. I don't quarrel with Co Thua Trach. I just quietly backed up all the photos of the 600 yuan in supplements, the prenatal check-up bill, and the entire chat history to the cloud storage. I even set a password for that folder. It's my baby's due date. Done it all. I sat on the edge of the bed, watching Co Thua Trach with his back to me sleeping very soundly. His breathing was steady. It was as if there had never been any cracks in this family. One hand gently caressed her belly. First time. I told myself clearly. Giang Tri Dao. From today. Never wait for others to leave you a way to live again. Entering the fifth month of pregnancy. My belly was finally visible. Every time I go out, strangers will proactively give way to me. The owner of the fruit shop downstairs always smiled and asked:

"Do you want to eat sweets or sours today?"

Those little kindnesses. Many times it made my nose sting. Because in your own home. The attention I received was pitifully little. Every day, Co Thua Trach left early and returned late. If not in meetings, socialize. It's rare to come back before ten o'clock at night. But as soon as he changed his shoes at the door, he just asked a question:

"Is there anything wrong today?"

If I say back pain. He will reply:

"Pregnant women are the same."

If I say leg cramps. He will ask:

"Have you supplemented calcium?"

If I tell the doctor that my family must come with me for the next visit. He will immediately frown and look at the schedule.

"No next Wednesday morning, I have a very important customer."

I asked softly:

"Can you finish an hour earlier?"

He looked at me.

"Do you know how much profit that customer brings to the company each year?"

I sit on the sofa. The ankle was so swollen that the strap of the sandal turned into red marks. I looked at the leather shoes he had just changed into. Suddenly asked:

"So what's up with you and the baby?"

Co Thua Trach paused for a moment. Then coldly said:

"Don't be unreasonable."

Those four words. Gradually became his universal answer. I'm upset. I want him to go to the prenatal checkup with me. I asked for living expenses. It's also absurd. One evening. I spread the notebook out on the dining table. Co Thua Trach had just finished showering and walked out. Her hair is still dripping water. I pointed to the series of numbers on it.

"From the time I got pregnant until now, I have spent a total of 21,673 yuan."

His movement of wiping his hair stopped.

"What do you think of these things?"

"This is money for prenatal checkups, nutritious food, maternity clothes and even taxi fare."

He draped the towel over his shoulder. The voice turned cold.

"Are you asking for my debt?"

I raised my head to look at him.

"I just want you to know, it's not like I didn't spend any money."

Co Thua Trach burst into laughter.

"Giang Tri Dao, weren't you very independent before? When you got pregnant, did you start begging for money?"

That moment. I almost picked up the notebook and threw it straight in his face. I hold the pen. Quietly write today's date at the end of the notebook. Co Thua Trach looked at my movements and frowned even tighter.

"Don't act like I'm mistreating you."

I calmly replied:

"Whether you are abusive or not, this notebook will speak for itself."

His expression immediately changed.

"What do you mean?"

I closed the notebook.

"The meaning is as true as the words."

He sleeps in the office. The next morning. Before leaving the house, he placed a bank card on the shoe cabinet. When I see. He had just finished buttoning his sleeves. He said:

"There's 5,000 yuan in there, spend it sparingly."

Tone. Like giving alms to a child who doesn't understand. I picked up the card.

"What is the password?"

"It's your birthday."

I nodded. Seeing that I didn't immediately thank him. His face became unsightly again.

"Is that enough?"

I calmly replied:

"Whether it's enough or not depends on whether you're willing to cooperate."

He smiled coldly.

"Lately you're talking more and more hard to hear."

I put the card in my pocket.

"Maybe because the way you act is becoming more and more unsightly."

His face darkened. Knock on the door and leave. I went to the hospital. When queuing to pay hospital fees. I gave that card to the cashier. She swiped twice. Then he raised his head and looked at me.

"Sorry ma'am, the balance is not enough."

I was stunned.

"Would you please swipe it for me again?"

She tried again.

"Only 327.5 yuan left on the card."

The people behind began to urge impatiently. My face was hot. Quickly change to your own card. When the invoice is printed. I stood by the cashier counter. The palm of the hand is cold. It's not that Co Thua Trach doesn't have money. Even the superficiality. He also had to mix in some humiliation. I sat down on a chair in the hospital hallway. There is a pregnant woman calling her husband. Her voice was soft, full of happiness.

"Husband, I kicked a lot today, please come and touch me."

I don't know what the other end of the line said. She laughed until her eyes widened. I bowed my head. Save a photo of the card's balance. Then texted Co Thua Trach. There are only 327.5 yuan left on the card. Half an hour later. He just answered. Did you withdraw the money yourself? I stared at that text. The corners of the lips tighten little by little. I texted back. I just received the card, am currently at the hospital, and have full card swipe history. He didn't answer anymore. When he got home. I am cooking noodles in the kitchen. He conveniently threw his jacket on the back of the chair. As soon as he opened his mouth, he said:

"I haven't used that card for a long time. I must have remembered wrongly."

I turned off the stove. Turn around and look at him.

"So... the fact that there was 5,000 yuan on the card, was it a mistake?"

He began to lose patience.

"I told you I remembered wrongly, what else do you want?"

I carried the bowl of noodles to the dining table.

"I want you to transfer the money directly to me."

Co Thua Trach's face immediately darkened.