Chapter 22 — The Rain Stops, I Also Awake From Dreaming

Her voice became shrill. “Shouldn't husbands and wives help each other?” “She has a house, money, and a good father.” “How about taking it out a little?” Father said coldly: "Is it still too little?" Lawyer Han opened the file. “In three years, Ms. Manh transferred a total of more than eight hundred and seventy-six thousand yuan to Tham Hao's personal account and company account.” “Paying more than one hundred and twenty thousand yuan for hospitalization, medication and living expenses for Ms. Phuong.” “Car loans, home renovations and credit card payments are not included.” Every time he read a paragraph, Phuong Mai's face turned whiter. I said: "Originally, I didn't intend to turn over these accounts." “But you guys left me on the highway.” “You still want to force me to kneel.” Phuong Mai is still speechless. “Didn't you come back alive?” Outside the door suddenly sounded Tham Hao's voice. “Mom, please stop saying two words!” He was brought back by two police officers, his wrists were restrained. The gauze on his face fell off half, revealing scratches and bruises. Seeing his father, his eyes narrowed. Then seeing me sitting on the hospital bed, his expression became complicated. “Manh Duong.” “I was just too impatient just now.” I said nothing. He continued: “I don't really want to spread that stuff.” “I just wanted to scare you.” Father laughed coldly. “Stealing the phone and running away is just to scare him?” Tham Hao's face was ugly. “I was forced by you to have no choice.” Lawyer Han played the recording just now. On the phone, Tham Hao's voice threatening to distribute the documents before dawn rang out clearly. Tham Hao's face was completely gray. He opened his mouth. “That's not my whole point.” I asked: “So what do you all mean?” “I want to ruin your father's reputation.” “I want to make you denounce your relatives.” “I want to use a fake debt to tie you down.” “I want to exchange my mother's relics for money.” "I still want you to continue making an ATM for the Tham family." Tham Hao's eyes turned red. “I'm just scared.” “I'm afraid the company will collapse.” “I'm afraid of being looked down upon by others.” “I'm afraid you'll leave me.” I calmly looked at him. “I was afraid you would leave so I kicked you out of the car.” “I'm afraid that if you leave, I'll get another woman pregnant.” “Tham Hao, your fear really knows how to choose who to attack.” Tran Nha bowed her head, tears falling on the back of her hand. Phuong Mai suddenly knelt down next to Tham Hao. “Son, don't accept it.” “Don't accept anything.” “The lawyer is just scaring me.” Tham Hao forcefully pushed her away. "Enough!" Phuong Mai stiffened because she was shouted at. Tham Hao looked at her, his voice trembling. “If it wasn't every day that mom said her father's money would be ours sooner or later, would you have come to this step?” Phuong Mai looked at him in disbelief. “Do you blame your mother?” “Now you blame me?” Tham Hao's eyes almost collapsed. “Mom forced her to hand over her salary card, forced her to sell the house, forced her to apologize.” "Every time it's my mother who causes trouble, and in the end I force her to oppress her." Phuong Mai shouted: "You don't have a conscience, don't push it all on me!" Mother and son ripped off the last layer of skin right in the hospital room. No more friendship. Just blame each other. Father stood in front of the bed, not wanting me to look at it for too long. Lawyer Han lowered his voice and said to the police officer: "Please also write down these words." At that moment, there was n
The person brought a sealed bag. After the police officer opened it to check, he looked at me. “Miss Manh, the watch has been recovered.” “There are also rings and earrings.” I suddenly raised my head. In a transparent bag, an old watch lies quietly. The strap is worn, small scratches on the watch face still remain. I raised my hand to receive it, but the nurse reminded me to fix the evidence first. I nodded, but my eyes immediately turned red. Father gently placed his hand on my shoulder. “It's back.” I said in a choked voice: “Yes.” Tham Hao looked at the watch and suddenly lowered his voice: "Isn't it just an old watch?" Father raised his eyes. “Give it away.” This time there was no one to help him. 21 After Tham Hao was taken away, the hospital room was finally quiet. The rain outside the window has stopped. Light slowly penetrated from behind the clouds, shining on the ground like a thin layer of cold water. I leaned against the pillow, my whole body was so tired that I didn't even want to move my fingers. But the string that had been taut for three years in my heart finally broke. Not collapse. It's about being loose. Phuong Mai was also taken away to continue her explanation. When she left, she still turned her head to look at me. In his eyes there was resentment, fear and a bit of unwillingness. Maybe she still doesn't understand in the end. I didn't suddenly become cruel. I just finally stopped giving myself over to their arbitrary torment. After completing the examination, Tran Nha was monitored by the nurse in the next room. She stopped coming to see Tham Hao. Just ask the nurse to pass on one sentence. She will coordinate all investigations. As for the child, she will decide for herself. After listening, I just nodded. Everyone has to pay the price for their choice. So does she.