Chapter 16 — The day I gave birth to my two children, I gave birth to myself again

I calmly replied:

“To what extent did he defame me…”

“Then apologize within that scope.”

“A relative group is fine.”

“But the company group is afraid that…”

“When I called my company's leader to slander me…”

“He doesn't feel shy.”

The lawyer on the other side immediately became speechless. Co Dinh Xuyen looked at me. The voice had completely turned into pleading.

“Duong Duong...”

“I beg you.”

I still flip through each file page. Don't raise your head.

“...Sign it.”

“You really…”

“Don't you have any old love left?”

My hand stopped. Those four words... Bring with them countless memories. First year after marriage. He has a stomach ache. Three o'clock in the morning. I drove him to the emergency room myself. Second year. The startup failed. I gave him his entire year-end bonus to pay off his debt. Third month of pregnancy. I was so sick that I was exhausted. He said he had to receive guests. I took a taxi alone to the hospital for infusion. Seventh month of pregnancy. My feet were so swollen that I couldn't even put on shoes. He said he was busy. I had to hold on to the wall. Go for a prenatal check-up yourself. They were all former lovers. A feeling that only one person is constantly consuming. In the end... Will become an old debt. I pushed the pen over. Co Dinh Xuyen looked at me for a long time. He bowed his head and signed. Hands shook violently. The final agreement clearly states: Within thirty days, Co Dinh Xuyen must repay 1,460,998 yuan of expenses for improper purposes during the marriage. If To Man or her family actually possessed a portion of the property, Co Dinh Xuyen had the right to reclaim it. This does not affect my payment obligations. Ownership of Cam Chau Garden apartment belongs to me. I continue to pay the remaining loan. Co Dinh Xuyen is responsible for coordinating and completing the name transfer procedures. My two children, Giang Nhat Duong and Giang Nhat Chu, were directly raised by me. Before the tenth day of each month. Co Dinh Xuyen had to pay 12,000 yuan in alimony. Tuition and medical expenses will be divided in half according to the actual invoice. Co Dinh Xuyen must withdraw all applications related to slandering me with postpartum mental disorder and the application for temporary care. At the same time, admit that the content is false. Co Dinh Xuyen must send a written apology to his family group, related company groups and directly send an apology letter to my company's leaders. If the Co family wants to visit the two children, they must notify them three days in advance. All visits take place at a location designated by me. The two children are not allowed to leave on their own. Co Dinh Xuyen seemed to have been drained of all his strength. He looked at me.

“Beside To Man…”

“What to do now?”

I almost burst out laughing.

“You asked me?”

He bowed his head.

“Her parents forced me to return the house…”

“Pay...”

“She also said you lied to her.”

I calmly replied.

“She is not unjust.”

“Obviously she knows…”

That's what he said. Suddenly stopped. I continued.

“She knows I'm not divorced.”

“Know I'm giving birth.”

“Know every penny goes from me.”

“Of course she is also at fault.”

I put the agreement in my pocket.

“But don't forget.”

“The one who promised her a home…”

Co Dinh Xuyen covered his face. That was the first time... I saw him completely collapse. The day before. He is very good at acting. A good husband. A good son-in-law. An exemplary father. A perfect groom. Every identity. It's all like a tailor-made suit. Polite. Not a single loophole. But now. That suit... It's torn. Inside... Only a pile of debt and lies remain. I stood up. He called after him.

“Duong Duong...”

I don't turn around. His voice was hoarse.

“If that day…”

“I went to the hospital…”

“Would things have been different?”

I stopped walking. That question... It's funny. If he had gone to the hospital that day... Would To Man have disappeared? Will that money return automatically? Will the wedding be cancelled? Or will those messages naturally become pure? I calmly said:

“You asked the wrong question.”

He was stunned.

“So... what should I ask?”

I looked straight ahead.

“You should ask yourself…”

"Why would you dare to hold a wedding on the day I gave birth?"

It was a very long silence. I continued walking. When almost out the door. I heard a very soft voice behind me. I never stopped. Those three words "sorry"... Should have appeared outside the operating room door. It should have sounded when the two children first cried. Should have been said when I signed the surgery consent form alone.