Chapter 3 — Three Days Lost Both Mother and Wife

But in the video just now. I just knew. It turns out she will also fall. When she needed him the most. He wasn't there again. The phone in my hand suddenly vibrated. It's a message from Trinh Kien Vi. There is only one line.

“This is something Ms. To doesn't want you to see.”

Another new file appears. The file name is only four letters long. Hospital cameras. Co Dan Thuong's pupils constricted violently. The hand holding the phone began to shake uncontrollably. An unprecedented fear suddenly arose in his heart. He didn't dare open it. It's even more impossible not to open it. The finger slowly stopped on the screen. After a long time, I still couldn't press it down. Because I have a hunch. Once you watch that video. He will really have no way to forgive himself anymore. Co Dan Thuong's trembling fingers stopped on the phone screen. The file name is only four letters long. Hospital cameras. He took a deep breath and finally pressed it open. The image from the surveillance camera appeared, the angle was a bit blurry but enough to see everything clearly. Display time. Exactly three days ago. His mother hugged her chest and sat down on the sofa. Her face was pale, her breathing was rapid. Shaky hand holding the phone. First call.

“Dan Thuong.”

No one answered the phone. She gritted her teeth and continued calling. Second time. Still no one picked up the phone. Third time. The screen displays the text:

“The subscriber you just called is currently switched off.”

His mother gently closed her eyes, her face showing despair. Right after that. She dialed another number. The contact's name appears. Tan So Anh. Co Dan Thuong's heart felt like it was being strangled by someone. The phone on the other side only rang with a cold notification.

“The subscriber you just called is currently switched off.”

One second later. His mother clutched her chest and collapsed to the floor. The phone fell and rolled to the side. The screen is still bright. The last caller's name is still... Co Dan Thuong closed his eyes. Breathing becomes rapid. Where are you? A scene on a resort island suddenly appeared in his mind. Wave sound. Tan So Anh's laughter. She held a glass of wine and smiled gently.

“Dan Thuong.”

“No one is allowed to bother us these three days.”

He smiled. Your own hands... Turn off the phone. The images in the video continue. The house door opened. To Kien Thanh walked in carrying his bag. As soon as she saw her mother-in-law lying on the ground, her face immediately turned pale. She rushed forward, knelt down to help her up. My hands were shaking so much I couldn't hold the phone.

"Ambulance! Quickly send an ambulance!"

Her voice almost broke. After calling an ambulance. She repeatedly called Co Dan Thuong. Twenty times. No one picked up the phone. Every time I hear the sentence:

“Your subscription…”

Her face turned a little whiter. Ambulance arrived. To Kien Thanh followed all the way. In the hospital video. She ran from door to door. Pay hospital fees. Do the procedure. Notify relatives. There was not a single minute of rest. Her normally neat hair was messy. The high heels also ran until one of them broke. But she didn't stop. Arrive in front of the emergency room door. The doctor came out.

"Where are the patient's family members?"

To Kien Thanh paused.

“I am the daughter-in-law.”

“Does the patient have a son?”

She tightened her grip on the phone.

“On the way.”

Done lying. She bowed her head. Tears fell silently. Co Duan Thuong looked here. The hand was clenched into a fist. Not you are on the way. Which is located on the beach. With another woman. The video cuts to three hours later. The emergency room lights are off. The doctor came out. He took off his mask. Gently shook his head.

“We tried our best.”

To Kien Thanh's knees were soft. She sat down in the hallway. Lips moved for a long time. In the end, only one sentence came out.

“I'm sorry…”

Not a single loud cry. No screaming. Just bowed his head and covered his face. The whole body trembled violently. A young nurse came over. asked in a low voice.

“Where are the other family members?”

To Kien Thanh wiped away tears.

“My husband…”

“At work.”

The nurse was silent. His eyes looked at her full of pity. The video ends. Co Dan Thuong sat motionless. Bloodshot eyes. I remember now. Totally remember it. The time my mother was in emergency care. Tan So Anh used to drag him to take many photos. Also posted on social networks. The status line reads:

“Three days that belong to just the two of us.”

I also find it very romantic. Now look back. Every word is like a slap. He immediately opened his phone. Find that post. It coincided exactly with the time his mother was taken to the emergency room. Co Dan Thuong's legs were soft. He slowly sat down on the floor. For the first time in over thirty years of my life. He felt like a miserable failure. Not just a bad husband. But also an ungrateful child. Right at that moment. The phone on the desk rings. As secretary of the board of directors.

“Chairman Co.”

“The board of directors requested an emergency meeting this afternoon.”

"What is up?"

His voice was hoarse. The other end of the line was silent for two seconds then answered.

“Some shareholders have received a video of you and Ms. Tan at the resort.”

“At the same time…”

"The story of Mrs. Co's death and her wife alone taking care of the funeral has also spread throughout the company."

“They asked you to explain.”

The call ended. Co Dan Thuong still sat motionless. He suddenly understood. What has just been lost. Not just mom. Not just Kien Thanh. But also honor, prestige and all the things he was most proud of. Outside the glass door. The originally clear blue sky was covered with dark clouds. A heavy rain is quietly coming. Just like the storm his life was about to face. Three o'clock in the afternoon. Conference room on the thirty-eighth floor. The air is so heavy that it makes it difficult to breathe. More than twenty shareholders and senior management sat on both sides of the meeting table. On the big screen is no longer the familiar revenue report. It's a series of articles that are spreading at breakneck speed.