Chapter 9 — Three Days Lost Both Mother and Wife

“I'm sorry…”

Co Duan Thuong propped himself up and sat up. The first thing he did was not check himself. But look at To Kien Thanh.

“Are you okay?”

To Kien Thanh still hasn't recovered. Instinctively put your hand on your stomach. The baby had no unusual reactions. She shook her head slightly.

"I'm OK."

Until then. Co Dan Thuong then bent down to look at his arm. The elbow had a large tear. Blood flowed down the wrist. Pants legs were also torn. The coffee shop owner rushed over.

“You are injured!”

Co Duan Thuong just laughed.

"No problem."

“Just a scratch.”

He turned to look at the boy.

“When you cross the street, you have to look at the car.”

“Stop running.”

The boy burst into tears and nodded. Being hugged tightly by my mother. After checking. The doctor looked at the ultrasound results and smiled.

“The baby is okay.”

“You're just excited.”

“Go back and rest more.”

Co Dan Thuong, who had been standing outside the door, finally breathed a sigh of relief. He turned around to leave. Right at that moment. To Kien Thanh's voice rang out from behind.

“Co Dan Thuong.”

This is the first time in many months. She proactively called his name. He immediately turned his head. There was a ray of hope in his eyes. To Kien Thanh looked at the bandage on his arm. Silence for a few seconds. Then spoke softly.

"Thank you."

Just four words. It made Co Duan Thuong's eye sockets turn red. He shook his head.

“Don't thank me.”

“This is what you should do.”

To Kien Thanh calmly looked at him.

“You saved me today.”

“I take note.”

“It's just a matter of today.”

“And what happened before.”

“I haven't forgotten.”

Co Dan Thuong's eyes slightly darkened. He nodded.

“I know.”

“I don't expect you to forgive me right away.”

“I just want…”

“There is a chance to make up for it.”

To Kien Thanh did not answer. She turned and walked back to the hospital room. Before the door closed. She gently placed her hand on her stomach. In my heart I thought. Her child needs a father. But what the baby needs more. Being a truly responsible father. As for Co Dan Thuong... Can he become such a person or not? Time will tell. One month later. Everything seems to have gradually returned to peace. Co Dan Thuong still kept his promise. Don't force a meeting. Do not disturb. Every day just quietly appears from afar. Maybe it's fixing the lamp in front of the studio door after a night of heavy rain. Maybe it's replacing a sign that's been blown sideways by the wind. Sometimes I just stand under the opposite tree and see that the lights in the studio are still on before leaving with peace of mind. To Kien Thanh knows everything. But she never exposed it. Some wounds have closed. No more bleeding. But it's still not enough to make it painless to the touch. Early October. A big storm suddenly hit. That afternoon, To Kien Thanh was preparing to close when he received a phone call. Her father suddenly fainted due to high blood pressure. She quickly took a taxi to the hospital. Pouring rain. Roads are slippery, traffic is congested. At the intersection, an out-of-control truck rushed forward. The taxi driver swerved to avoid it. The car crashed hard into the median. The collision caused To Kien Thanh to hit the front seat. She hugged her stomach, her face pale. A stream of red blood slowly seeped through her dress. When Co Dan Thuong received the phone call from the hospital, he was in a meeting. Couldn't hear it all. He immediately rushed out. During the journey, my hand holding the steering wheel trembled non-stop. I just know how to pray.

“Kien Thanh…”

“Please don't let this happen.”

Outside emergency room. The doctor came out very quickly.

“Who is the family?”

Co Dan Thuong almost rushed forward.

“The patient suffered a severe concussion.”

“There are signs of premature birth.”

“Currently, emergency surgery is required.”

The doctor looked at him deeply.

“The family members signed the commitment form.”

Without the slightest hesitation. Co Dan Thuong holds a pen. My name appeared on the commitment paper with unprecedented trepidation. The doctor said again:

“The pregnant woman lost a lot of blood.”

“Blood banks are lacking blood type AB.”

“Are you in the same group?”

“Take me away.”

He immediately rolled up his sleeves. Red blood flows out of the tube little by little. Co Dan Thuong looked at the blood bag in front of him. Gently close your eyes. First time. He felt he could finally do something for mother and child. The surgery lasted more than three hours. Outside the delivery room. To Kien Thanh's parents also came. Seeing Co Dan Thuong sitting quietly on the ground, his face pale after donating blood, the couple just remained silent. No more banishment. Also don't talk. Just quietly waiting. The operating room lights are still on. Every minute that passes feels like a year. Memories kept flashing in Co Dan Thuong's head. First day meeting To Kien Thanh. The day she wore her wedding dress and walked towards him. The day his mother held her hand and smiled gently. The day he personally lost everything. He bowed his head. Hands clasped. First time in my life. The man who had never believed in God quietly prayed.

“If you hear me…”

“Please bless Kien Thanh and me.”

“I don't pray for anything for myself.”

“As long as mother and child are safe.”

“If I have to pay the price…”

“Please let me carry it.”

Right at that moment. The operating room lights are off. The door opened. The doctor took off his mask and smiled.

"Congratulations."

“I'm square.”

Co Dan Thuong's whole world seemed to stop. He staggered to his feet.

“Kien Thanh…”

“Is she okay?”

The doctor nodded.

“The danger is past.”

“The baby is a girl.”

Hearing the word "little girl", tears immediately welled up in Co Duan Thuong's eyes. He turned away. Quietly wipe away tears. No one can see the arrogant appearance of that year's general anymore. There's only one husband left. A father. It's too late to learn how to love. Half a year later. Spring comes again. Children's laughter echoed in the small house by the sea. The baby lay in the crib, his eyes wide open, looking at the world. Co Dan Thuong is fumbling with making milk. When did the baby get the expensive shirt wet? He could only laugh helplessly. Back. To Kien Thanh stood leaning against the door. Quietly look at that scene. During the past half year. He never mentioned remarriage. Just quietly taking care of the child. Take her to the doctor.