Chapter 20 — The Bride Strikes Back: Exposing the Liar

“That day, in the bar.”

“From the first time I saw it, I noticed the jade piece on your neck.”

“I thought I was mistaken.”

“But then she got drunk, the situation was very dangerous.”

“I saw the person you call ‘sister’… put something in your glass of wine.”

My heart sank, it hurt so much that I could barely breathe. Sure enough... it's To Thanh.

“I took you out, planning to take you to the hospital.”

“But she chased after me.”

“She stopped me and gave me some money.”

“Tell me I can take you anywhere, as long as you don't interfere with her business.”

“I don't agree.”

“But she took out a photo to threaten me.”

His fists were clenched tightly, each joint clearly visible.

“That's a picture of you and a man.”

“The one who later almost became her husband.”

“If you wake up and find yourself with a strange man.”

“Your reputation will be ruined, your marriage will be ruined.”

“She also said she came from a wealthy background, had a casual personality, and often hung out with men.”

“I… believed it then.”

His voice was low, carrying heavy self-blame.

“But when I saw the jade piece on your neck, I remembered A Nguyet.”

“I don't want her descendants... to also fall into misfortune.”

“So I took you back to my place and took care of you.”

“She had a very high fever and was in a coma all night.”

“I'm just wiping you down and cooling you down.”

“It's the scene in that photo.”

“But I didn't expect…”

His eyes flashed with a flash of pain.

“The next morning, she came again.”

“She held the phone and showed me that same photo.”

“Then use it to threaten me.”

“If I tell the truth, she will send pictures to her fiance.”

“Either way, you will be ruined.”

“After that, she gave me some more money.”

“Make me leave this place, never appear again.”

“I… was really tired at that time.”

“I don't want to get caught up in those complicated things anymore.”

“I just wanted to protect you, so… I agreed.”

“I took her money, took her to the hospital gate and then left.”

The truth, finally fully revealed. From beginning to end, it was all To Thanh's plot. Three years ago, she wanted to destroy me, only to be unintentionally stopped by Trat Tay's kindness. She didn't succeed, but she kept a photo that could destroy me at any time. She waited, waiting for the perfect moment to release. Cruel to the end, terrifying to the point of chilling. I wiped my tears, stood up, bowed deeply before Trat Tay.

“Uncle Trat Tay, thank you, thank you for saving me that year.”

“Thank you too, uncle, for telling me the truth today.”

Trat Tay quickly helped me up, his eyes silent.

"I have to thank you, for letting me know that A Nguyet... has never betrayed me."

I looked at him, my eyes steadfast like an oath.

“Uncle Trat Tay, can you… follow me home?”

"Go back to see your grandmother, she has been waiting for you... all your life."

His body suddenly stiffened, his dull eyes suddenly lit up with a ray of hope.

“To Thanh, you must pay for everything she has done.”

I looked out into the deep night, each word falling coldly.

“And you… are the most important witness.”

“This game of chess, it's time to end.”

The day I returned home, the sun was beautiful, the light was gentle as if there had never been a storm. I'm not looking for To Thanh immediately, but take Trat Tay home first. When I led that weather-beaten man with steadfast eyes to stand in front of my grandmother, the tea cup in her hand fell to the ground and broke into pieces. Decades of time seemed to stop in the moment they looked at each other. Her tears fell silently, like broken pearls sliding down. She looked at Trat Tay, her lips trembled, but could not utter a word. Trat Tay also looked at her, at her silver hair, at the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes. That man, as tough as steel, finally had red eyes. He took out half a piece of jade from his chest, his voice hoarse.

“A Nguyet.”

“I… am late.”

Grandma couldn't bear it anymore, covered her face and burst into tears. That day, we listened to her tell the rest of the old story. That year, her family took her home, put her under house arrest, and was forced to marry her grandfather. In her heart, she always remembered Trat Tay. Not long after getting married, she found someone to go to Tibet to ask about him. But received news that he died in an avalanche. She was completely desperate, burying that feeling and half a piece of jade in her heart. She lived a peaceful life with her grandfather. He passed away early, so she raised my father alone. Devote all your love to your children and grandchildren, but your deepest regrets... are hidden all your life. After hearing this, my parents couldn't help but sigh, their eyes filled with emotion. They looked at Trat Tay, then at their grandmother, with respect and understanding in their eyes.

“Mr. Trat Tay…”

My father stood up, his eyes lowered, his voice carrying heavy guilt.

“What happened in the past is that we, the To family, were at fault with you.”

"As for Du Du's problem, it's even more because we didn't take care of raising our children properly at home."

“Don't worry, we absolutely will not ignore this matter!”