Chapter 11 — The Day I Take It All Back

Lawyer Truong slowly said:

"There is a high possibility that Tran Hao will receive a suspended sentence."

“There's no need to actually go to jail.”

“The record of usurpation of position will follow him for the rest of his life.”

“In the future, I want to find a decent job…”

“It's almost impossible.”

“And the other 3,000,000 yuan…”

Lawyer Truong laughed faintly.

“Tran Chinh Duc is smarter than his son.”

“He knows as long as you accept the money…”

“Legally, it will be considered an out-of-court settlement.”

“He is setting a trap for you.”

“But that money…”

“They still have to pay.”

“The court will enforce it.”

I nodded slightly. What I wanted from start to finish… It was never money. I just want a fair deal. The divorce procedure went smoothly beyond expectations. Tran Hao's side did not have any objections. He left empty-handed... He signed very decisively. The day I stepped out of the Civil Affairs Department, the sky was gloomy as if it was about to rain. Outside the gate... I saw Tran Hao. He stood under the sycamore tree, his figure pitifully lonely. He lost a lot of weight. His eye sockets were sunken, looking even older than his father. He saw me. I want to step forward... But I don't dare. I didn't pay attention to him and walked directly towards my car.

“Nem Niem…”

Behind him came his hoarse call. I stopped walking. But don't turn back. His voice scattered in the wind. I opened the car door and sat inside. The car drove very far. Through the rearview mirror, I still saw him standing in the same place. Like a statue that has lost its soul. I don't forgive him. That "sorry"... It's too cheap. It couldn't save three years of my wasted youth. I can't erase the wounds they left in my heart. I just... Don't want to continue to deal with him anymore. Life has finally turned a new page. My father officially transferred nine shophouses to me. It took me nearly a month to revise the entire rental contract. Filter out a few tenants with poor reputation. At the same time, adding a few new brands. Every day I am extremely busy. Busy looking at reports. Busy negotiating. Busy planning for the future. I am no longer a woman who only revolves around my husband and family anymore. I became “Total Tu”. Becoming the kind of strong woman… Which I used to hate the most before. Also afraid of becoming the best. But then I discovered... This feeling is actually not that bad. The feeling of holding your destiny in your own hands... More stable than relying on anyone. That day, I had just finished a meeting. Ms. Ly knocked on the door and entered.

“Mr. Tu, there is a Miss Lam who wants to meet you.”

“No appointment.”

“She said… she will definitely meet.”

I stopped. Why is she looking for me?

“Let her in.”

A few minutes later, Lam Lam entered the office. She wore a loose maternity dress. The belly was clearly visible. His face was completely bare, his appearance was haggard. There was no longer any purity or arrogance like the first time I met him. She stopped about three meters from my desk. Looking at me with extremely complicated eyes.

“From Miss…”

She was the one who spoke first.

"What is up?"

I leaned back in my chair, my tone distant. She bit her lip.

“I came to apologize to you.”

“No need to apologize.”

“If you come to ask me to forgive Tran Hao…”

“Then you're looking for the wrong person.”

“No… it's not.”

She shook her head, her eyes red.

“I don't pray for him.”

“I came for that Thank you.”

I frowned. Thank me?

“Thank you…”

“For making me see clearly what kind of man he is.”

She laughed to herself.

“Thank you too…”

“For pulling me out of that mire.”

“After I got pregnant…”

“He was very happy at first.”

“Said he would marry me.”

“But since your story broke out…”

“He seemed to turn into a different person.”

“He puts all the blame on me.”

“Say I seduced him.”

“Say the baby in my belly brings him bad luck.”

“He hit me…”

“Curse me…”

“Even wanted to force me to have an abortion.”

“Until the day he saw Uncle Tran kneel down and beg you…”

“I just found out…”

“How shameless and ridiculous their entire family ends up being.”

“I left.”

“I didn't take anything…”

“I don't want my child…”

“Having a father like that.”

“I also don't want him to have that kind of grandparents.”

I quietly listened to her without interrupting.