Chapter 3 — The day I registered my marriage, I discovered that my husband had two lives

As soon as the door closed, I immediately jumped up. No hesitation. I got out of bed and changed clothes. Ten minutes later, I was standing on his floor. His car just left not long ago. I hailed a taxi.

“Driver, follow the black car in front for me.”

The driver turned to look at me.

“Follow the car?”

I nodded.

“Yes, don't let him find out.”

He laughed. The car started rolling. I stared at the car in front. Heart rate gradually increases. I know... From this moment on, I am no longer a bride who just got married. I'm searching for the truth about a stranger. And that stranger... is my husband. The car runs for about twenty minutes. He doesn't come to the company. Instead, the car turned into an apartment complex I had never seen before. This area is very old. Looking at it, it still looks a bit degraded. Completely unlike the place he usually frequents. I told the driver to stop the car outside. Pay the money then step down. Standing in front of the apartment complex gate, I hesitated for a few seconds. Then still walked in. I didn't know what I was about to see. But I understand very well... Just step in here, I won't have any way back. I followed the direction his car had just gone. Heart rate gets faster and faster. Until I saw him. He got off the bus. Standing under a building, like waiting for someone. A few seconds later... The hallway door opened. A woman walked out. My whole body immediately stiffened. Her belly is very big. Clearly in the pre-birth stage. She walked up to him, smiled and said something. He reached out to catch her. The movement was so gentle... Just like when he first held my hand. I stood not far away, my whole body seemed frozen. There was only ringing in my ears. I couldn't hear clearly what they were saying. Just saw him bowing his head and talking to her. She laughed. He also laughed. Like... A real couple. I finally understand. That message... It wasn't sent by mistake. It's not an illusion either. It was actually addressed to him. Just a superfluous person. At that moment... The woman suddenly raised her head and looked towards me. Our eyes met across a distance of more than ten meters. She was stunned. Me too. The next second, she frowned and slowly asked:

“Who... are you?”

My throat constricted. But I still say it.

“I am Lam Trach's wife.”

The air immediately froze. Everything felt like someone pressed the pause button. She stood still. One hand supported his stomach, the other hand was still on Lam Trach's arm. I stood more than ten meters away from them. None of the three people moved. The wind blew through the buildings, carrying cold air. The first person to react was Lam Trach. The expression on his face changed very slightly in that moment. Initially stunned. Then panic. In the end, everything was quickly replaced by a look of calm. He let go of the other woman's hand. The movement is not big. But I see it very clearly.

“Why did you come here?”

He looked at me, his voice lowered slightly. Like trying to suppress something. I don't answer. Just stared at the other woman. She was also looking at me. His eyes from initial suspicion gradually turned to wariness. Then there is insecurity.

“What did you say just now?”

She stared at me.

“Who are you?”

I take two steps forward. My heart was beating very fast, but my voice was strangely calm.

“I said, I am Lam Trach's wife.”

I emphasize each word clearly. Her expression immediately changed.

“What are you kidding?”

Her voice was higher.

“Lin Trach is my husband.”

I laughed. Not for fun. It's the smile of a person who, after confirming that everything has gone crazy to the extreme, instead becomes calm. I took out the marriage certificate from my pocket. The red notebook under the sunlight was strangely dazzling. I opened it and held it up.

“Just signed up.”

Her eyes stopped on the marriage certificate. She stared at the photo for a long time. I can see her hands are shaking. Then, she slowly raised her head to look at Lam Trach.

“What is this?”

Lam Trach did not answer. He stood still, as if he was calculating something. I'm so familiar with this expression. He is considering. No need to think of an explanation. Choosing whose side will be on?

“Tell me.”

Her voice began to tremble.

“What is this all about?”

Finally, Lam Trach also spoke up.

“Don't get excited first.”

As soon as that sentence was said, I immediately understood. He prepares to take control of the situation. Sure enough, he took a step toward her, lowering his voice.

"My condition is unstable right now. The doctor has told me not to let my emotions fluctuate too much."

She was stunned. It was obvious that his attention was diverted by that statement.

“But she said…”

She pointed at me, her voice trembling.

“She got the wrong person.”

Lam Trach spoke very quickly. I couldn't help it, I burst out laughing.

“Received the wrong person?”

I looked at him.

“Lin Ze, do you really think I'm that easy to fool?”

He turned to look at me. His eyes turned cold in that moment. A coldness that I have never seen in the past three years.

“I'll go home first.”

he said.

“We'll talk about this later.”

I stood still, not moving.

“Speak now.”

He frowned.

“Don't cause trouble here.”

“I messed up?”

My voice is not loud, but every word is clear.

"You just registered your marriage with me and let someone else give birth to your child. Now I'm causing trouble?"

Hearing that sentence, the woman clearly staggered a bit. She turned to look at Lam Trach, her eyes gradually turning red.

“Is what she said… true?”

Lam Trach was silent for a second. Just that one second. That's enough. She suddenly burst out laughing. That smile is very difficult to describe. It was like the last shell before collapse had cracked.

“Lin Trach.”

She called softly.

“Don't tell me that you still want to lie to me at this point.”

He said nothing. She nodded. Then slowly let go of the hand holding him. Then turned to look at me.

“Come here.”

I hesitated a bit then stepped forward. Only when the distance was shortened did I see her face clearly. Very ordinary, but clean. His eyes were red, as if he had cried many times. She is younger than I thought. Also more real. Not like the “hidden third person” I just pictured. On the contrary... She's more like someone who's blindsided like me.

“What's your name?”

She nodded.

“I'm To Uyen.”

Then, she looked at me and said something that made my whole body cold.

“Let's go inside and talk.”

I was stunned again.

“Inside?”

She nodded, pointing toward the hallway.

“My house is here.”

I instinctively looked at Lam Trach. His face became extremely unsightly.

"Unnecessary."

he said.

“Let's talk about anything here.”

To Uyen did not pay attention to him. She just looked at me.

“Do you dare come in?”