Chapter 16 — Three Years After Divorce, He Found Out He Had Two Children

Khuong Du said in disgust.

“Where is bad?”

“This place is off.”

“That place is also off.”

“Uncle Phuong Huc built it much more beautifully.”

Tham Nghien Thanh turned to look at Phuong Huc. Phuong Huc shrugged.

“Everyone has their own expertise.”

Tham Nghien Thanh removed all the bricks. Start rebuilding from scratch. Khuong Niem ran over. Climb up and sit in his lap.

“Please tell me a story.”

“What do you want to hear?”

“The story of a princess and a prince.”

Tham Nghien Thanh thought for a moment. Then tell the story of Cinderella. Tell half. Khuong Niem suddenly interrupted him.

“Why does the prince have to look for Cinderella?”

“Is it because he can't find her anymore?”

“He lost her.”

“So did you find it then?”

“Finally found it.”

“That's good.”

Khuong Niem nodded with satisfaction.

“If you lose it, you have to find it again.”

Tham Nghien Thanh slightly raised his head. Looking towards Khuong Tri Y. She is cooking rice in the kitchen. Turn your back to them. But her shoulders stiffened for a moment. Obviously she heard it. The children are asleep. Phuong Huc also returned to her own home. He has a small apartment near the hospital. Will sometimes sleep there. Only Tham Nghien Thanh remains. Still stubbornly sitting on the sofa. Refuse to go.

“Aren't you home yet?”

Khuong Tri Y came out of the kitchen. He asked while wiping his hands.

“I'll sit a little longer.”

"It's late."

“I know.”

She sat down next to him. The two were silent for a while.

“How is it on your mother's side?”

“It's okay.”

“I told my lawyer to send her a warning letter.”

“Make it clear if she continues to bother you.”

“I will apply for a no-contact order.”

“Are you serious?”

"Of course."

“She is my mother.”

“If you do something wrong, you have to suffer the consequences.”

Tham Nghien Thanh looked at her.

“Just like you.”

Khuong Tri Y bowed her head. Unconsciously playing with the corner of his shirt.

“Tham Nghien Thanh.”

“Have you ever thought about it?”

“The problem between us is not just about your mother.”

“I know.”

“I'm too busy with work.”

“Never cared about you.”

“Friends gathered, I never brought you along.”

“When I go on a business trip, I never tell you when I'll be back.”

“You are like a cat I raise.”

“If you remember, caress it a few times.”

"If you don't remember it, throw it aside."

Tham Nghien Thanh did not speak.

“I don't blame you.”

She said softly.

“I'm just telling the truth.”

“For two years of marriage.”

“Have you ever taken the initiative to ask me?”

“‘Are you happy today?’”

He thought for a moment. The result is… Not once. Khuong Tri Y looked at him.

“Even though my mother doesn't cause trouble anymore.”

“The problem between us is still there.”

“Will you return to the former Tham Nghien Thanh?”

“Busy with work.”

“Ignore me.”

“Treat me like an invisible person.”

“It won't.”

“What guarantee do you have?”

“By the lessons I have learned over the past three years.”

He looked at her.

“Do you know how I lived those three years?”

“After the divorce.”

“I thought I would be relieved.”

“Will be free.”

“But you're not like that.”

“Go home every day.”

“Look at the empty house.”

“I remember the look of you sitting on the sofa watching TV.”

“Every time I eat.”

“I remember the sweet and sour ribs you once cooked.”

“Every time I go on a business trip.”

“I remember the look of you sitting and helping me pack my luggage.”

“I thought I would get used to it.”

“After a while it will be fine.”

“But it's been three years.”

“I still haven't forgotten Okay."

Khuong Tri Y looked at him.

“Then why didn't you come find me?”

“Because I think you hate me.”

“I really hate you.”

She replied softly.

“But I also…”

She stopped. Don't finish the sentence. But Tham Nghien Thanh understands. He also hated her. I hate you for not saying anything. I hate you for having to bear it all alone. I hate her for letting Phuong Huc into her life. That hatred is born from love. If you really don't love anymore. Then there is no more hatred. He took her hand.

“Give me three months.”

“Within three months.”

“I will prove it to you.”

“You will no longer be the Tham Nghien Thanh of the past.”

“Prove how?”

“I will ask you every day.”

“‘Are you happy today?’”

“I will remember every word you say.”

“I will appear whenever you need me.”

“I won't let you be alone anymore.”

Khuong Tri Y looked at him. There was hesitation in his eyes. But there is also expectation.

“Three months?”

“Three months.”

“If after three months you are still not satisfied.”

“I will leave.”

“I will never come to bother you again.”

She thought for a long time. Finally nodded slightly.

“Three months.”

Tham Nghien Thanh smiled. Smile brightly like a child.