Chapter 8 — Three Days Lost Both Mother and Wife

But now. It's so luxurious it's unattainable. An hour later. The doctor reviewed the test results and breathed a sigh of relief.

“Fortunately, there are no signs of placental abruption.”

“But from now on you must rest absolutely.”

“Don't let the same thing happen again.”

To Kien Thanh replied softly. The doctor looked at her for a moment and then asked.

“The baby's father…”

“Do you know yet?”

To Kien Thanh was silent. After a moment, he gently shook his head.

“Now I know.”

“What do you plan to do?”

To Kien Thanh bent down to look at his stomach. The voice is very light.

“The baby is mine.”

“I will raise it myself.”

“He doesn't need to grow up in a family where the father only regrets after losing everything.”

The doctor looked at her. Gently nodded. He did not say more. Just told a few things and then left the hospital room. At the same time. Co Dan Thuong sat in the car outside the hospital gate. He didn't step in. Don't dare go in either. Just quietly looked up at the hospital room window. To Kien Thanh's words constantly appeared in his mind.

“He is the ex-husband.”

He closed his eyes. Until now. Only then do you truly understand. It's not that she's angry. It wasn't that she was intentionally alienating. In her heart. There's no more room for you. Right at that moment. The phone vibrates. It's lawyer Trinh Kien Vi.

"What is up?"

Co Duan Thuong's voice was full of fatigue.

“I just want to remind you of something.”

"Miss To did not hide her pregnancy."

“She was originally going to tell you.”

Co Dan Thuong suddenly tightened his grip on the phone.

“What do you mean?”

“Three days before I went to survey.”

“She made a reservation at a restaurant.”

“Also have the examination results ready.”

“She wanted to tell you the good news herself.”

The lawyer's voice stopped.

“I canceled that dinner to take Tan So Anh to the airport.”

Co Dan Thuong's mind was completely blank. I remember now. Kien Thanh once called him.

“I have something to say tonight.”

He answered very lightly.

“Let's go another day.”

What she wanted to say. It's not about divorce. He is about to become a father. Tears finally fell from the corners of Co Dan Thuong's eyes. He bowed his head, his shoulders shaking slightly. For the first time in my life. He cried like a child. But I understand. Tears today. You cannot exchange your mother's life. Nor can he change the heart of the woman he loves. Not far away. In the hospital room. To Kien Thanh gently placed his hand on his stomach. Smiling softly at the small life growing inside him.

“I have forgiven your father.”

“Mom won't come back anymore.”

Outside the window. Moonlight gently covers the sea surface. One person is in the room. A person standing outside the hospital yard. Only a few dozen meters apart. But the distance between two hearts. It's so far away that the end can no longer be seen. After the day at the hospital. Co Dan Thuong no longer appears in front of To Kien Thanh. He kept the right distance. Don't call. No texting. Didn't even try to meet her. But every morning. In front of Thanh Moc Design studio's door, a bag of goods appears. When dill is milk for pregnant women. When it's fresh fruit. Sometimes it's some pregnancy care books. No sender name. Just a small piece of paper.

“Have a peaceful day.”

At first, To Kien Thanh thought she was the owner of the cafe opposite. Until one day. The lady smiled and shook her head.

“Not you.”

“Every morning there is a man who comes very early.”

“Put your things down and go.”

“I asked for your name.”

“He pointed laugh."

In To Kien Thanh's heart, he already guessed who it was. But she didn't ask. Also don't refuse. Just quietly brought those items and donated them to a nearby mother and baby care center. She didn't want to accept it. But I also don't want to waste it. One week later. The studio suddenly ran into trouble. The homeowner called.

“I just received an offer to rent the space for double the price.”

“If you agree to move…”

“I will compensate the contract.”

To Kien Thanh sighed softly.

“I will clean up.”

She looked around the small studio. This is where she personally renovated every bit. Just stabilized. Have to start from scratch again. Right at that moment. The coffee shop owner hurriedly ran over.

“Kien Thanh.”

“The landlord just called back.”

“He said he wouldn't rent it anymore.”

"It's to continue renting it to you."

“There's also a one-year rent reduction.”

To Kien Thanh was surprised.

“Why did you change your mind so quickly?”

The lady laughed.

“I don't know either.”

“Just heard that someone came to see him.”

“It seems like he even paid off a debt for him.”

To Kien Thanh was silent. There is an answer in my heart. Afternoon. She brought a flower pot to the front door. From across the street. A black car parked very far away. The person sitting in the car quietly looked towards the studio. Don't get off the bus. Don't step closer. His eyes only stopped on her figure. Tieu Ly sat in the driver's seat and asked softly.

“Aren't you coming down?”

Co Dan Thuong shook his head.

“He…” Tieu Ly corrected himself.

“She won't be happy.”

Co Duan Thuong smiled softly. A bitter smile.

“Just know she's doing well.”

“That's enough.”

Tieu Ly looked at his boss. In the past three months. That once cold, arrogant man has changed so much. Every morning, I choose my own food. Self-study nutrition for pregnant women. In the evening, I sit and read books about taking care of babies. Even important meetings. He also always finishes on time. Just to drive to this street. Looked quietly for a while then left. If it was before. Maybe no one believes it. A CEO could stoop so low for a woman. Right at that moment. A boy about six years old ran across the street. A truck is coming.

“Be careful!”

Screams rang out. No time to think. To Kien Thanh rushed out and tried to pull the boy. But because of pregnancy, movements are slower than usual. The moment the car was only a few meters away. A figure came from the opposite side running like crazy. Co Dan Thuong used all his strength to hug the two people and roll them onto the sidewalk. The harsh sound of car brakes rang out. The truck stopped nearby. Everyone around was scared. The boy burst into tears.