Chapter 1 — Wife, I Can Be Your Substitute

Married to Mr. Tan for the fifth year, he got into a car accident and forgot all about us becoming husband and wife. I lazily asked: "So are you going to divorce me now?" He shook his head, his voice firm: "No." His eyes were a little red, and he slowly said: "I can be his substitute." Me: "???" 1My husband - who married because of a business alliance, after five years of marriage - had a car accident. I rushed to the hospital. Before entering the hospital room, Tan Dieu's brother-in-law blocked the door and hesitantly opened his mouth: "Sister-in-law... you... you might have to mentally prepare a little." My heart stopped. Is it that serious? Could it be that he has become a vegetable? Seeing my tense face, Tan Dieu quickly waved his hand and explained further: "The body is okay, it's just..." She hesitated halfway, making me even more suspicious. Have you become stupid? "Okay, I won't say anymore. Sister-in-law, go in and see for yourself." I hurriedly entered the hospital room. The whole family gathered around the bed, on which was Mr. Tan with bandages on his head. My heart is heavy, I really have a head injury. When my parents-in-law saw me coming, they gave up their seats and let me come closer. I was about to ask about the situation, but on the hospital bed, that handsome man opened his mouth aloof and suspicious: "Miss Tong?" I was dumbfounded. Where is my husband, who usually sticks to me and calls me "my wife"? My mother-in-law was a bit awkward, whispered in my ear: "Dien Thu, Mr. Tan hit his head, maybe he forgot about the two of you getting married these past few years." I was a bit stunned. No wonder my brother-in-law told me to prepare myself mentally. Mr. Tan and I were originally in a business relationship with no emotional foundation, but later we gradually became closer. Looking at his vague and strange eyes, I sighed softly in my heart. It seems that everything returns to zero. Mr. Tan hesitantly asked: "Mom, what do you mean... I and Ms. Tong are married?" Hearing that tone, it was clear that he had really forgotten everything. Only remember everyone, only forget me. My chest feels a bit tight. My husband of many years, everyone remembers, but only forgets his wife. The mother-in-law glared at him, somewhat angry: "What do you call her, Ms. Tong, this is your wife!" Then she grabbed my hand and advised: "Dien Thu, don't take it to heart, Mr. Tan has a head injury, don't take what he said to heart." I smiled. Anyway, these past few years my husband's parents have treated me very well. At first, there was no love for Mr. Tan, but later they got along. Now the worst thing is to just start over again. "It's okay, Mom. Everyone is tired, just let me stay and take care of him." After the whole family left, I held the bowl of porridge next to me, intending to feed it to Mr. Tan. He slightly avoided, blinked his eyes, and asked softly: "Are... are we really married?" I put the bowl of porridge on the table and said in a faint voice: "Yes." Mr. Tan was silent for a long time, seemingly slowly accepting this truth. In the past, this marriage alliance, I still think that both of them were not completely voluntary. I heard that Mr. Tan had someone he secretly loved for many years but it didn't work out. I originally thought that after getting married, we would live separately, but he was really a good man and treated me very gently. Living like that, I gradually developed feelings for him. But now, when Mr. Tan has lost his memories, I'm not sure if he still has feelings for me or not. Feeling insecure, I pursed my lips, then still spoke: "I know this is hard for you to accept now, but we are really married." "We can try living together first. If you really don't like me in the future, we can... divorce." As soon as the word "divorce" left my mouth, my chest was choked with pain. Hearing the word "divorce", Mr. Tan immediately regained his composure and stammered a bit: "No... can't divorce." No divorce.

that's good. At least now I have no intention of getting divorced. The atmosphere momentarily fell into silence. Mr. Tan timidly pointed to the bowl of porridge next to him: "That... wife, won't you feed me anymore?"