Chapter 1 — Three Days Lost Both Mother and Wife

Taking a female secretary abroad for three days, my husband just returned home and found out his biological mother passed away, and I went abroad. My husband took a female secretary abroad to "survey the project" for three days and three nights. As soon as he returned to the company, he was stopped in front of the door by his red-eyed assistant Tieu Ly.

“President Co... please restrain your pain.”

He stopped.

“Why did you say that?”

Tieu Ly choked so much that her voice shook, it took her a long time to say anything.

“A few days ago... your mother passed away.”

“The lady took care of the entire funeral by herself.”

“Then... she went abroad.”

Co Dan Thuong pulled his suitcase and walked out of the elevator. Traces of fatigue remained on his face, but the corner of his lips hinted at a smile. The three-day and three-night "project survey" trip abroad was even more favorable than expected. What made him most satisfied was not only that the project progressed smoothly, but also because during those days, the person who was always by his side was Tan So Anh, a gentle, thoughtful secretary who knew how to make others comfortable. As soon as she set foot in the office area, Tieu Ly hurriedly ran over. His eyes were bloodshot, as if he had been crying for a long time.

"President Co... you're finally back..."

Co Dan Thuong frowned slightly. He hates people losing their temper the most.

"What is up?"

"Could it be that the sky has fallen?"

His voice was still cold as usual. Tieu Ly pursed her lips tightly, trying to swallow. After a long while, he spoke tremblingly:

"President Co... please... please restrain your pain."

Co Dan Thuong's footsteps immediately stopped. The smile on his face also disappeared. His eyes turned cold.

"What do you mean by that?"

That look made Tieu Ly almost burst into tears.

"It's not... it's... Mrs. Co..."

Co Dan Thuong's chest suddenly tightened. But he quickly denied the thought that had just flashed to him.

"My mother?"

"Before I left, she was completely normal."

Tieu Ly choked.

"A few days ago... Mrs. Co suddenly had a heart attack..."

"She didn't make it."

He took a deep breath before continuing.

"During the past few days, the lady took care of the entire funeral alone."

"Yesterday morning... she got on a plane to go abroad."

Co Duan Thuong's ears were ringing. All sounds around him suddenly disappeared. There were only two sentences left in my head that kept repeating.

"Your mother is gone."

"The lady has gone abroad."

He almost rushed into the office and slammed the door. With trembling hands, I opened the phone and dialed the number I knew by heart. His response was just an emotionless female voice.

"Sorry, the subscriber you called is currently switched off."

Without hesitating for another second, he rushed down to the parking lot and rushed straight back to the villa. The house, which was always lit, was now filled with a terrifying coldness. The mysterious entrance is dark. The living room was empty. On the tea table there are only a few neatly arranged files. The first episode... It's his mother's death certificate. Issue date was exactly three days ago. Right below is the divorce petition. In the property division section, there is only one sentence.

"Voluntarily give up all assets and leave empty-handed."

Co Dan Thuong's eyes stopped on the familiar signature line. Those three words were like a knife cutting straight into his heart. To Kien Thanh. Next to it was a piece of paper.

"Co Dan Thuong.

Let's divorce. I have already taken care of your mother's affairs. I also brought my mother's ashes with me. Later she will rest in peace in a quiet place. I don't need to look anymore." At that moment, his phone suddenly rang. Two words appeared clearly on the screen. He took a deep breath and pressed the answer button.

"Do you remember that you have this father?"

"Co Dan Thuong, you beast!"

"Your mother is gone! When she closed her eyes, where were you?

The angry shout from the other end of the line made his whole body stiffen.

"I... I'm on a business trip..."

"I really don't know..."

He frantically explained.

"Work?"

"I just saw you with that fox spirit secretary!"

"Your mother is the one who made you angry!"

There were violent coughs on the other end of the line. The father's voice was hoarse.

"Her heart is not healthy."

"The doctor has told me many times not to be emotional."

"She called you."

"You don't listen."

"Call that secretary."

"The phone is also turned off."

"While still holding the phone to call you... she fell down."

Co Dan Thuong was completely silent. Memories of three days ago suddenly came back. At the resort on the island. To avoid being bothered by anyone. He and Tan So Anh proactively turned off all their phones.

"The past few days have been carried out by Kien Thanh alone."

"A girl had to run around the hospital, notify relatives, guard the coffin, and then personally arrange the entire funeral."

"Where are you?"

"Has your conscience been spared by dogs?"

The father's voice was no longer simply anger. It's disappointment and pain to the end.

"Co Duan Thuong!

I don't have a child like you! The Co family also did not have the blessing of keeping a good daughter-in-law like Kien Thanh. He wants a divorce. I agree! From now on, don't come looking for me anymore. Don't appear in front of Kien Thanh!" On the other end of the phone there was only a prolonged beeping sound. That cold sound kept ringing continuously, as if mocking his regret that was too late. For the first time in his life, Co Dan Thuong knew what panic felt like. He immediately mobilized all his relationships, using every means to find To Kien Thanh's whereabouts. No one could find any of her exit information. Refusing to give up, he drove straight to his father's house. As soon as the door opened, his father-in-law stood right in front of him, his face cold and strange.

"What are you doing here?"