"Has the police officer who handled this case last time come?"

"They came, but since Song Xia hadn't mentioned getting a medical examination or getting a divorce beforehand, there was no follow-up."

The policewoman was also helpless. They had seen this kind of thing many times, but in the end, they either went to extremes or endured humiliation for the rest of their lives. Very few women knew how to properly use the weapon of law to protect themselves.

This is not something they can solve simply by taking charge; the victim must undergo a medical examination to assess their injuries and file for divorce themselves.

“I can get a medical examination done now, right?” Song Xia asked again. “The injuries on my body were all inflicted by Jiang Hui, and all the neighbors can testify to that.”

"Of course, do you want a divorce? We can help you contact the Women's Federation to apply for legal aid free of charge," the policewoman said warmly.

"Thanks."

The policewoman sat down and talked to her: "Why didn't you do it before? If you had called the police and done the tests every time, you might have gotten divorced long ago."

“I have no money,” Song Xia said sincerely. “My daughter needs to go to school, and the money I earn is only enough to pay her tuition. The rest was taken by those two beasts.”

"Mom, I don't have to go to school," Jiang Wenwen said in a clear voice. "Mom, let's leave Dad."

“Okay, Mom will take you away from them.” This time, Song Xia answered very firmly. Living in the same environment with such people would hurt her daughter even more.

In her memory, it was because she herself had not escaped her misery and because she did not have the money to give Wenwen a better life and education that she sent Wenwen to that family.

After the divorce, she was confident that she and Wenwen could live a better life and would no longer have to be coerced by that family in the future.

"She ruined my son, I'll make her pay with her life!" Jiang Chuande was still shouting, but no one gave him a friendly look.

"Sir, please speak more politely. It's not entirely Ms. Song's fault. Your son assaulted Ms. Song first."

“She’s just a woman, you can hit her if you want, why should she fight back?”

Hearing his words, everyone was speechless. He dared to act like this in front of the police, which showed how arrogant he usually was.

Song Xia stared at him coldly, and Jiang Chuande, in a fit of rage, retorted: "You dare glare at me? I'll beat you to death!"

Song Xia immediately lowered her head and pretended to be scared as she hugged her daughter tightly.

"Stop!" the police shouted, then restrained him, asking, "Who gave you permission to lay a hand on him?"

"This is a family matter, what right do you have to interfere?"

Everyone was furious with him. In a society governed by the rule of law, how could there be someone who disregards the law like this? And he wasn't the only one.

“If someone intentionally causes harm, we have the right to intervene, regardless of who they are harming.”

Jiang Chuande was still unconvinced. Although he had temporarily calmed down under the control of the police, who knew that once the police left, he might attack Song Xia and her daughter again.

The policewoman asked with concern, "Do you have any other relatives? Why don't you find another place to stay?"

Song Xia shook her head: "No, I have no other family. Thank you all today. How is Jiang Hui? I still have to take care of my daughter. I can't go to jail."

"His injuries are neither minor nor serious. If he doesn't pursue the matter, he'll be fine. However, you acted in self-defense. Even if it goes to court, given your history of domestic violence, the chances of you being sentenced are probably not high. Don't worry too much."

"Can I see Jiang Hui alone?"

"I'll apply for it for you."

After the policewoman left, Song Xia whispered to her daughter, "We may have to continue living with Dad for a while longer. Don't be afraid, Mom will protect you."

Jiang Wenwen held her hand tightly: "Mom, you have to take good care of yourself."

"Mom promises you, I will never let Dad bully me again."

Jiang Hui woke up and, upon hearing that Song Xia wanted to see him, agreed without hesitation.

"What, afraid I'll send you to jail? Song Xia, you guessed right, I won't let you get away with this."

"I acted in self-defense, and whether I go to jail is uncertain. If you insist on filing a lawsuit, our marriage is definitely over. Without me, will you still have money to spend?"

Jiang Hui laughed heartily: "I didn't expect you to be so reluctant to part with your old man. But you're right, if you go to jail, who will earn money for me and warm my bed? Who will take care of my dad?"

Song Xia suppressed her nausea. She couldn't afford to gamble on the possibility of going to jail, so she could only try to appease Jiang Hui for the time being. But did Jiang Hui still want things to be the same as before? Ha...

It's just domestic violence, she has plenty of ways to beat Jiang Hui until he begs for mercy, and even make sure there are no injuries on the test, so that he eventually begs for a divorce.

"You're not going to file for divorce?" the policewoman asked Song Xia for the third time before leaving, her eyes filled with deep sorrow, as if she were a particularly irrational person.

The policewoman was furious at him for being so foolish. Even after all that, he still changed his mind. How could he be so stupid?

"Don't you think about your daughter?" She really wanted to shake Song Xia to see if her brain had been waterlogged and brainwashed.

"It's because of my daughter that I won't get a divorce. I want Wenwen to have a complete family." Song Xia made up an excuse. "Don't worry, I won't let myself be bullied like that again."

Clearly, the policewoman didn't believe her at all, and her good intentions were completely wasted.

Song Xia knew that she was being incredibly foolish, but if she divorced him like this and the judge found her guilty of excessive self-defense, what would happen to her daughter Wenwen?

Moreover, even if he isn't convicted, it would be too easy for Jiang Hui. Who knows if he will keep coming to our door demanding money after the divorce, or if he will try to ambush and harass our daughter?

She wanted to torment Jiang Hui until he took the initiative to divorce her, and she wanted to make those two scumbags, Jiang Hui and Jiang Chuande, leave her and her daughter's life forever.

The policewoman sighed, "If you encounter danger again in the future, remember to call the police. Also, this is my private phone number; you can ask me for help."

Song Xia was very grateful: "Thank you so much. Please rest assured, I will definitely protect myself and Wenwen from now on."

"Sigh!" The policewoman didn't say anything more, clearly hurt.

"Mom... are you really not getting a divorce?" Jiang Wenwen is only in elementary school, at a stage where she understands a little but not completely. She has lived in a very bad environment since she was a child, so she is very sensible and feels especially sorry for Song Xia.

"We'll separate, but not now." Song Xia looked at her daughter earnestly. Her daughter was no longer a child, and there were some things that needed to be explained clearly.

"Mom will definitely take you away from Dad and Grandpa, but Mom needs to make some preparations first. During this time, you should go to school obediently. Mom will take care of everything."

Jiang Wenwen clenched her fists, her eyes resolute: "But I also want to protect my mother."

Song Xia felt a warmth in her heart: "Mom knows, but this has to wait until you grow up. Trust Mom one last time, okay?"

"Okay." Jiang Wenwen nodded.

Song Xia gently touched and rubbed her daughter. She would protect her for the rest of her life and never let anyone bully her again.