Chapter 6 — Three Days Lost Both Mother and Wife

The girl happily nodded and ran away. Looking at the child's back, the corner of To Kien Thanh's lips curved up into a very light smile. It's been a long time since she was able to smile naturally like that. After leaving the old city, she changed her phone number, changed her place of residence, and even stopped using her previous social network account. Except for his parents and lawyer Trinh Kien Vi. No one knows where she is. Her every day now is very simple. In the morning, take care of flowers. In the afternoon, receive the design. Read a book in the evening or take a walk along the beach. No more waiting for a busy person late at night. No more staring at your phone screen, wondering why he hasn't come home yet. No more having to console yourself that...

“Maybe he's really busy.”

How strange. Leave that marriage. She just realized. A person can also live very peacefully. The phone rang.

“Is it Ms. Kien Thanh?”

On the other end of the line was a customer's voice.

“I received the design.”

“Better than expected.”

“Thank you.”

"Nothing."

To Kien Thanh smiled and replied. As soon as he hung up the phone, the owner of the cafe opposite brought over a portion of cake.

“Kien Thanh.”

“You forgot to eat while working today, right?”

“Thank you.”

“I'm just a little busy.”

The owner looked at her and reluctantly shook her head.

“Girls who live alone have to know how to take care of themselves.”

“Don't be like last time, you almost fainted from hypoglycemia.”

To Kien Thanh smiled and obediently nodded.

“I remember.”

Looking at the girl in front of her, no one would have guessed that just a few months ago she had just experienced the biggest shock of her life. There are injuries. Not healed. It's about learning how to not let others see. Late afternoon. To Kien Thanh carried high heels and walked barefoot on the sand. The sea breeze blew her long hair. She raised her head to look at the red sky on the horizon. Unconscious eyes. She called softly.

“Is mom okay there?”

Her response was only the sound of waves. There is always a regret in her heart. The person who treated her best at the Co family... was her mother-in-law. She never considered her a daughter-in-law. But always considered her as his own daughter. The day she just got married. She held her hand and smiled gently.

“Kien Thanh.”

“If Duan Thuong bullies you in the future.”

“Just tell mom.”

“I will teach him for you.”

Think about this. The corners of her eyes turned red. But quickly smiled again.

“I will live well.”

“That way mom can feel at ease.”

To Kien Thanh was cleaning the studio when he suddenly felt darkness before his eyes. The watering can in his hand fell to the ground. She quickly grabbed the edge of the table. A feeling of intense nausea arose in my stomach. She quickly ran to the bathroom. Vomiting for a long time. Until you raise your head. His face was white.

“My body still hasn't recovered.”

But a very strange premonition arose in my heart. The next morning. Following the advice of the cafe owner, she went to the hospital for a check-up. After more than an hour of waiting. The doctor looked at the test results and smiled.

“Congratulations.”

“You are pregnant.”

To Kien Thanh was stunned.

“Is it a mistake?”

The doctor shook his head.

“No mistake.”

“About eight weeks pregnant.”

“Indicators are generally quite good.”

He frowned slightly.

“Have you been under a lot of pressure lately?”

“I just went through some things.”

The doctor sighed.

"The fetus is not really stable right now."

“During the first three months, you absolutely cannot be too tired.”

“Don't stay up late.”

“Don't let it Strong emotional fluctuations.”

“If not…”

He stopped for a few seconds.

“The risk of miscarriage will be very high.”

To Kien Thanh unconsciously placed his hand on his stomach. A layer of water suddenly rose in his normally calm eyes. There has been another small life. It's her child. Son of Co Dan Thuong. Leave the hospital. She sat for a long time on a bench in the park. Sunlight penetrated through the leaves and fell onto the ultrasound sheet in his hand. She looked closely at the tiny black dot on it. The corners of the lips slowly curled up. First time in months. She gently stroked her belly. Whisper softly.

“I will protect you.”

“Even though it's just the two of us.”

“We will also live well.”

Right at that moment. The phone in my pocket rang. It's the hospital number. To Kien Thanh just picked up the phone. The doctor's urgent voice was immediately heard on the other end of the line.

“I just took a closer look at the results.”

“There is an indicator that needs further monitoring.”

“You must come back tomorrow.”

“If not…”

“It can be very dangerous for the fetus.”

The smile on To Kien Thanh's lips suddenly stiffened. The hand holding the ultrasound sheet also tightened. Her eyes slowly fell to her stomach. There was only one thought left in my heart. Even if she has to trade everything, she will definitely keep the baby. For three months, Co Dan Thuong almost overturned every major city. He hired a detective. Thanks to friends. Even using relationships he never wanted to touch before. To Kien Thanh seemed to disappear from the world. No exit information available. No banking transactions. No rental records. Even lawyer Trinh Kien Vi only answered one question:

“Sorry, I cannot reveal the client's whereabouts.”

Those three months. Co Dan Thuong lost nearly ten pounds. The whole person no longer had the neat appearance of the former CEO. He started losing sleep. Every night I dream of my mother lying in the emergency room. Dreaming of To Kien Thanh kneeling alone in front of the coffin. Every time I wake up. His back was drenched in cold sweat. That morning. Tieu Ly knocked on the office door.

“There is news.”

Co Dan Thuong raised his head.

“The detective just called.”

“They said… it seems they have found the lady.”

The pen in his hand fell on the table.

“A southern coastal city.”

“The specifics are not certain yet.”

“But they took a few pictures.”

Tieu Ly put the envelope on the table. Co Dan Thuong almost snatched it away. A girl wearing a cream-colored dress is bending over to prune flowers in front of a small studio. Sunlight covered that gentle face. The corners of his lips also carried a very slight smile.