Chapter 8 — Pregnant for 280 Days, I Used a Notebook to Reclaim My Whole Life

I remembered the 20,000 yuan that the woman in the red dress sent.

“What if he transfers money to another woman?”

Tham Lam replied:

“If during the marriage period one party arbitrarily gives a large amount of money to the third person, the other party has the right to request a refund.”

Duong Thanh's eyes immediately lit up. But I ask again:

“What if he doesn't admit it was an extramarital affair?”

Tham Lam looked at me.

“Then…”

“Let the evidence speak.”

The cafe is very noisy. The sound of people talking non-stop. But that statement. Like a rock falling to the bottom of my heart. Suppress all the swirling confusion. Before leaving. Tham Lam gave me a business card.

“The most important thing for you right now is to stay healthy.”

“Let the professionals handle legal matters.”

I received the business card.

“Lawyer Tham.”

“I want to wait until after the baby is born before proceeding.”

She nodded.

“But you have to prepare now.”

I was just about to stand up. The phone vibrated again. It's a voice message from Red Dress. Before opening. I turned on the speakerphone. The voice of a young girl. Bring a smile. From the phone speaker slowly rang out.

“You're really calm.”

“So let me tell you.”

“He said…”

“Wait until I give birth.”

“He will play cards with you.”

The recording just finished playing. The coffee shop seemed to suddenly fall into silence. Duong Thanh was the first to react. She immediately reached out to take my phone.

“Is this girl crazy?”

Tham Lam is one step faster than her. Use your hand to gently hold the table top.

“Don't rush to answer.”

I looked at the strange phone number on the screen. Fingertips are a bit numb. That woman's voice still lingers in my ears.

"He said he would wait until you gave birth and then play cards with you."

It's not that Co Thua Trach never had a plan. He put me as the last person to deal with. Duong Thanh was so angry that his eyes turned red.

“Tri Dao, have you heard?”

“Even before the baby was born, he had already arranged everything.”

I said nothing. Tham Lam pushed the phone back in front of me.

“Please save the original.”

“Don't cut and paste.”

“Don't pass it on to him either.”

I nodded. Duong Thanh gritted his teeth.

“Or should we force Co Thua Trach to admit it now?”

Tham Lam looked at her.

“Now press.”

“Just gives him time to clean up the evidence.”

Her voice is not loud. But very calm.

“Large spending during marriage, gifts to third parties, concealment of income, cold violence against pregnant wives... all require a complete chain of evidence.”

I looked at her.

“If she keeps texting me to annoy me, how should I respond?”

Tham Lam replied:

“Answer as little as possible.”

She stopped for a moment.

“But we can lead her to tell more of the truth.”

Duong Thanh frowned.

"Wouldn't that mean Tri Dao would be even more resentful?"

Tham Lam neatly placed the business card.

“That is not to be endured.”

“It's about collecting evidence.”

That sentence just ended. The chaotic fire burning in my heart gradually subsided. I opened my phone. Back up recordings to cloud storage. Just text Red Dress one sentence back.

"Did he say specifically when?"

A few minutes later. The other party replied.

"Finally, I'm impatient huh?"

I looked at that text. Smiling softly. Duong Thanh asked:

“What did she say?”

I showed her the phone. Duong Thanh was so angry that he wanted to curse people. Tham Lam calmly said:

“Don't let her lead your emotions.”

I continued typing.

"I just want to confirm if he ever promised you money like that."

The other party responded very quickly.

"Of course, he said he would give me an explanation."

I asked again.

"What does that explanation include?"

Red Dress sent a smiley face.

"Including your position."

Duong Thanh almost hit the table.

“Who does she really think she is?”

I placed the phone face down on the table.

“She's not the point.”

I raised my head to look at Tham Lam.

“The important thing is... how much money Gu Chengze spent on her.”

Tham Lam's eyes showed a little more appreciation.

“You are very alert now.”

She took out a note. Write down a few things.

“After you get home, don't mention the lawyer.”

“Don't even mention divorce.”

“If he actively talks about money.”

“Try to get him to clearly state the amount of money and its intended use.”

“Any expenses related to the baby.”

“Try to confirm by text or text.”

“If you two have an argument.”

“Prioritize protecting yourself.”

“During pregnancy, don't engage in direct confrontation.”

I received the paper. Fold carefully. Then put it in your bag. Duong Thanh held my hand.

“Can you come stay at my house tonight?”

I shook my head.

“Let's go now.”

“Otherwise, it will make him suspicious.”

Duong Thanh was impatient.

“But I don't feel safe leaving you home alone.”

I looked at her.

“Thanh Thanh.”

“I'm not alone.”

I gently stroked my belly.

“I still have children.”

Tears immediately fell from her eyes.