PART 2: The DNA Report He Was Afraid to Open
Tran Huc stared at the message on his phone. Around him, the hospital corridor was still filled with congratulations. His mother, Trieu Lan, held the newborn proudly,…
PART 2: The Day I Stopped Waiting for Marcus to Choose Us
The next morning, I called a lawyer. Not Amelia. Not Marcus’s commander. Not either of our families. A lawyer. For years, every decision in my marriage had…
PART 2: The Father Who Had Four Years to Come Home
I gently covered Niem An’s hand with mine. —Don’t be afraid. Mom is here. Luc Trach Xuyen’s face stiffened. Those words seemed to strike him harder than…
PART 2: The Truth Julian Buried With Our Child
I stared at the boy. —What truth? Before he could answer, Julian crossed the street. —Noah, go find your mother. The boy hesitated. —But Dad— —Please. The…
PART 2: The DNA Report He Was Afraid to Open
Tran Huc stared at the message. Around him, everyone was celebrating the birth of the boy they already considered the Tran family’s heir. His mother noticed his…
PART 2: The 800 Million Yuan He Paid to Make Me Disappear
I followed Co Chan Hung into the study. The door closed behind me. He didn’t waste time. A check landed on the desk. 800 million yuan. I…
PART 2: The Wife Who Vanished Before the General Came Home
Thursday morning, I met the lawyer. I brought three things. Our marriage certificate. Copies of Daniel’s military-family application. And photographs of the training journal. The lawyer read…
PART 2: The Pregnant Secretary He Never Chose
Chau Nghien’s expression darkened. He pointed toward Vien Vi. —I meant her. The living room went silent. My mother-in-law’s raised hand froze in midair. —What? —Take Vien…
PART 2: The Father Who Had Four Years to Come Home
I placed one hand gently on Niem An’s head. —Don’t be afraid. Luc Trach Xuyen’s expression changed. Those three words probably hurt him more than our son’s…
PART 2: The Passport He Never Expected Me to Use
Glass after glass disappeared. The room grew louder. But my mind became clearer. When the final bottle was empty, I placed the glass down. —My passport. Tong…