Chapter 25 — Pregnant for 280 Days, I Used a Notebook to Reclaim My Whole Life

The first time I saw Co Thua Trach crying in front of me. It is on the third day after the daughter's first month ceremony. We met in the court's mediation room. He lost a lot of weight. The suit is still as smooth as before. But the dark circles under my eyes were covered. Ngo Phuong Cam did not come. Listen to Duong Thanh. Now she doesn't even dare to step out the door. The company's internal investigation. News accusing a third person. Lawyer letter. Order to preserve assets. All of them were like strings tightening around Co Thua Trach at the same time. The thing he valued the most was face. Has been exposed layer by layer. Tham Lam sat next to me. Calmly present your requests.

"First, determine the scope of common property during the marriage."

“Second, divide salaries, bonuses, financial investment profits arising after marriage and the increased value of assets formed from jointly repaying loans.”

"Third, recover all the money and property that Mr. Co gave to the third person during the marriage or convert it according to the corresponding value."

"Fourth, giving the child to Ms. Giang to directly raise, Mr. Co has the obligation to pay alimony, medical expenses and educational expenses."

"Fifth, if Mr. Co wants to visit his child, he must make an appointment in advance and cannot take the child on his own."

Co Thua Trach's lawyer tried to interrupt several times. They were all stopped by the mediator. The mediator looked towards Co Thua Trach.

“Regarding the above facts, do you have any objections?”

Co Thua Trach looked at me. In his eyes. No longer looks superior like before. Only fatigue and confusion remained.

“Do we absolutely have to go to this step?”

I didn't avoid his eyes.

“Been this step before.”

His throat moved slightly.

“I admit it.”

“You were wrong.”

“But you're too young.”

“I need a complete family.”

I asked softly.

“A complete family?”

“It's the family where the father rents a house to his lover from outside.”

"Does a pregnant mother have to pay for prenatal care herself?"

The entire mediation room immediately fell silent. Co Thua Trach's face turned pale.

“You will change later.”

“I will give you my salary card.”

“You can also add my name.”

“On Sam Vu Vi's side.”

“You cut it off completely.”

I looked at him. Suddenly, the man in front of me felt strange. Things. Used to make me wait until it got cold. Now displayed before our eyes. There is no longer any value.

“If you don't keep records.”

“No recording.”

“Don't hire a lawyer.”

“Have you changed?”

He was stunned. I continued to ask.

“If Sam Vu Vi does not hand over the evidence.”

“Did you break it off with her?”

“If the company doesn't call you to work.”

“Are you going to sit here today and admit you were wrong?”

Co Thua Trach's eye sockets gradually turned red.

“It's not that I never loved you.”

I calmly replied.

“But when I plan for you.”

“You are more alert than anyone.”

He bowed his head. A long time later. A hoarse voice spoke up.

“I'm just... scared.”

“I'm afraid you came too early.”

“Fear of affecting promotion.”

"I'm afraid that in the future I'll only have to rely on you."

I laughed.

“I chose not to give you money.”

“Make me even more dependent on you?”

“I quietly drafted the agreement.”

“Prepared for me to give up my rights?”

“I use you as a playing card chief."

“Do you want to force me to kneel down and beg you?”

Co Thua Trach's shoulders completely collapsed. Tears suddenly fell from his eye sockets. He covered his face with his hands. The voice was choked and broken.

“I really know it's wrong.”

“Give me one more chance.”

Duong Thanh stood next to him. Looked at him coldly. Tham Lam said nothing. The mediator also remained silent. I looked at the man. Used to make me hold so many expectations. He cried very hard. But in my heart. Don't feel happy. No longer soft-hearted. There is only peace left. It's like it's finally come to an end. I pushed the document in front of me towards him.

“You gave it to me so many times.”

“From the first prenatal check-up payment.”

“Until the day you were born.”

“Every time.”

“You all missed it yourself.”

Co Thua Trach raised his head. The eyes were bloodshot from the blood.

“Finally…”

“What do you want?”

I replied softly.

“I want a divorce.”

“Reclaim the money that belongs to you.”

“Let my daughter grow up peacefully.”

“And make you pay for everything you've done.”

He looked at me blankly. I added the last sentence.

“From today.”

“You are no longer my wife.”

“I am the one who came to settle this debt with you.”

Co Thua Trach's tears fell again. He could no longer say a word. The mediation that day failed to reach an agreement. But things progressed very quickly after that. Through investigation. The court determined that Co Thua Trach's income after marriage was much higher than what he had declared. Some bonuses and profits from financial investments are determined to be common property of husband and wife. The portion of the home loan repayment during the marriage period along with the corresponding increase in value. Also calculated and divided according to the correct ratio. After receiving the lawyer's letter. Sam Vu Vi has refunded part of the transferred amount. The remaining amount of branded goods is converted into money and paid in installments. The baby in her womb. The latter was also confirmed. Not Co Thua Trach's child. When I heard that news. Duong Thanh only said one sentence.

“Retribution must also line up.”

Because of these things. Co Thua Trach was demoted in the company. The position is about to be promoted. Finally lost. He came to see me several times. But every time. Also stopped by security in the lobby. An agreement on child visitation rights was also established. He got to see his daughter twice. Two hours each time. Fixed location. And it is mandatory to have someone accompany you. First time visiting my child. He held his daughter in his arms. The movements are still as stiff as before. The girl looked at him. Blink your eyes. Then quickly turned around to look for me. Co Thua Trach's eye sockets turned red again.

“Is it... you don't recognize me anymore?”

I calmly replied.

“You will recognize the person next to you growing up.”

He bowed his head. Say nothing more. The date the divorce judgment officially takes effect. The weather is very nice. I carried my daughter and walked out of the court. Sunlight falls on my little hat. Soft and warm. Duong Thanh stood on the steps. Smiling and waving at me. Tham Lam gave me the verdict.

“Congratulations.”

I accept that sentence. The paper is very light. But I know. It moved an entire mountain for me. That evening. I reopened the photo album titled "Debt Book". Starting from 600 yuan of nutrition money. End by the final divorce decree. I don't delete. But back up carefully. Then create a new album. The name is "Later". First photo. It's a picture of a girl holding my finger. She's so young. But hold it very tightly. As if talking to me. I have arrived. Mom is also truly alive again. I bowed my head. Gently kiss your child's forehead.

“I'm not afraid anymore.”

Outside the window. The night is gentle like water. I also don't need to wait for anyone to leave me a way to live. I personally paved that road under my feet.