Chapter 13 — Two Million Yuan Ends Eight Years of Marriage

She still tried to argue.

“Just missing you…”

“I don't care what you think.”

I interrupted, my voice cold.

"In the divorce agreement, it is clearly stated that custody of Chu Niem belongs to me."

“Chu Van Bac was visited once a week, but he himself gave up.”

“And you guys, legally, don't have any relationship with my child.”

“I ask you to leave here immediately.”

“If not, I will report you to the police for harassment.”

My toughness left them dumbfounded. They thought that if I pretended to be pitiful, I would soften. But they forgot, my heart was turned into stone by them a long time ago.

"Kha Tinh! You can't be so heartless!"

He turned to moral coercion.

"We are its biological grandparents! Blood and kin cannot be severed!"

“When he grows up, he will hate you!”

“It won't.”

I looked straight at them, my eyes steady.

“He will only feel lucky that he did not grow up in a selfish and irresponsible family like you.”

“He will become a kind person.”

“And that, has nothing to do with the Chu family.”

Having finished speaking, I held my child's hand and turned away. Behind her was her scream.

"Kha Tinh! You will meet retribution!"

I don't turn around. What my retribution is, I don't know. But their retribution has already come. When I got home, I held my child in my arms and gently comforted him.

“Nim Niem is not afraid, mom is here.”

She buried her face in my chest and whispered.

“Mom, I hate them.”

My heart ached. I patted my child's head, gently.

“Okay, then we won't see them anymore.”

From that day on, I picked up my child every day by myself. Don't give them any chance to approach. They came a few more times, but were stopped by security. After a few times, maybe they understand. In my place, they have no way back. My world, once again peaceful. As for Chu Van Ky, he finally came to his end. It was Lam Nguyet who accidentally saw it while going to the supermarket one weekend. She was standing in the fresh food section, working as a temporary salesperson. Wearing a cheap red shirt, wearing a mask, loudly selling.

"Fresh pork! Last half day! Buy one get one free!"

His hair was greasy and his figure was also out of shape. Seeing Lam Nguyet, she immediately lowered her head, as if she wanted to crawl into the ground. Lam Nguyet did not come forward to tease. Just stand from afar and take a photo and send it to me. In the photo, her sister-in-law used to be as arrogant as a princess. Now I'm bowing my head before a housewife haggling over every penny. Life finally teaches her what reality is. It's just the price to pay... too expensive. Time is the best healer. In the blink of an eye, another half year has passed. My life with Chu Niem is as peaceful as a soft song. My career also entered a new phase. Boss Vuong uses me more and more. At the end of the year, the company received a huge cross-border merger deal. She ignored all objections and assigned me to be the general in charge. Ly Triet became my right hand man. The project is extremely complex, involving many layers of legal and financial implications. For three consecutive months, I almost lived at the company. Continuous meetings, documents piled high like mountains, online meetings across time zones with foreign partners. There are times when I'm so tired that I want to give up. Every time that happens, I open my phone and look at my son's photo. Then stand up again and continue. I want to give my children a better future. Ly Triet is my strongest support. At work, he gives countless important opinions. In life, he silently takes care of every little thing. He always appeared when I was most tired, giving me a cup of hot tea. He helped me prepare documents for the next day, so I could sleep a little more. One time I had low blood sugar and got dizzy right in the meeting room. Without saying a word, he carried me and ran straight to the medical room. That moment, in his strong arms and steady heartbeat. My heart... is in chaos. I know, my feelings for you have gone beyond the level of colleagues. On the day the project was successful, the company held a celebration party. Everyone drank happily. I also broke the rules and drank a few glasses of wine. After the party, Ly Triet took me home. Light music was playing in the car, and the atmosphere was a bit hazy.

“Kha Tinh.”

He spoke up to break the silence.

“Have you ever thought about starting a new relationship?”

My heart skipped a beat slightly. I looked out the window and didn't answer.

“I won't force you.”

His voice was very light.

“I just want you to know, if you're ready, look back.”

“I'm always there.”

The car stopped in front of the house. I unbuckled my seat belt, but didn't get off yet. I turned to look at him. Under the yellow light, his face was strangely gentle. Sincere, warm eyes. I laughed.

“Ly Triet.”

"Thank you."

“But I… need more time.”

He answered immediately. Those three words are enough to make people tremble. I got out of the car and waved goodbye. Watching the car disappear into the night, my heart warmed. Turns out, being loved... is such a feeling.