Love is a mistake that cannot be escaped

I almost instinctively held my breath, but my heartbeat grew louder and louder in my ears, as if it was about to burst out of my chest.

I saw a familiar figure slowly approaching. Time had left its mark on her face, but it had only added to her charm. It was her, Lin Jiaojiao!

"Aunt Jiao Jiao!"

Xingchen and Xingyue exclaimed in unison, clearly impressed by this "friend of their parents".

Lin Jiaojiao smiled and responded, but her gaze passed over the two children and landed on me, her expression complex and unreadable.

The man next to her also turned around and nodded slightly to me.

In that instant, I seemed to see a young Gu Yichen, with the same features and the same eyes, only lacking the depth that comes with age, but with more youthful exuberance.

"Long time no see, Fu Yan."

He spoke first, his tone calm and even, yet it inexplicably made me feel a little nervous.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

I tried my best to control the surging emotions inside me and responded calmly.

After the banquet, Gu Yichen took Xingchen and Xingyue back to the old house. I declined their invitation and strolled alone through the streets at night.

Before I knew it, I had arrived at the garden of the Gu family's old house. The floodgates of memory were instantly opened, and those sweet and painful memories surged into my heart like a tide.

"What are you thinking about?"

A familiar voice sounded behind me. I turned around and saw Gu Yichen standing behind me. The moonlight shone on him, casting a gentle halo around him.

We sat side by side on the garden swing, neither of us speaking. Only the rustling of the leaves in the night breeze and the chirping of insects in the distance created a tranquil nocturne.

"Time flies." After a long silence, Gu Yichen broke the silence, his tone tinged with emotion.

"Yes, in the blink of an eye, we've all grown old."

I echoed, my gaze falling on the tall sycamore tree not far away, the place where we often played together when we were young.

"Do you remember the first time we met?"

Gu Yichen suddenly asked, a nostalgic smile playing on his lips.

"Of course I remember, that day..."

I was about to speak when I was interrupted by a burst of cheerful laughter.

Looking in the direction of the sound, we saw two familiar figures walking towards us hand in hand.

It's stars and the moon!

They have all grown up. Xingchen has grown into a tall and handsome young man, and you can still vaguely see the shadow of Gu Yichen between his brows; Xingyue has also grown into a graceful young lady, and her pair of big, watery eyes are just like mine when I was young.

Behind them followed a young couple; the man was sunny and handsome, and the woman was gentle and charming. They must be Xingchen and Xingyue's partner.

"Dad, Mom, we're back!"

Xingchen and Xingyue shouted in unison, their faces beaming with happiness.

"Hello, Uncle! Hello, Auntie!"

The young couple also came up to greet us, their attitude respectful and polite.

Gu Yichen smiled and nodded, his eyes filled with affection.

I couldn't help but smile as I looked at this heartwarming scene, my heart filled with emotion.

After dinner, the family sat around in the living room, the atmosphere harmonious and warm.

Gu Yichen suddenly stood up, took a thick photo album from the bookshelf, and handed it to me: "Take a look, these are all our memories."

I took the album with some surprise, turned to the first page, and a yellowed photo came into view.

In the photo, Gu Yichen and I were both very young and inexperienced, but our faces were filled with happy smiles.

That was taken when we first met. I accidentally took his phone that day, and he chased me to my school to return it to me.

I still remember his eyes at that time, clear and bright, like a clear spring, which instantly captured my heart.

The following photos documented our journey of falling in love, getting married, and having children.

Each photo carries our shared memories—sweet, bittersweet, happy…

My eyes gradually welled up with tears, blurring my vision.

Gu Yichen gently pulled me into his arms and whispered in my ear, "Yan Yan, thank you for giving me the most precious treasure in my life."

I nestled tightly in his arms, feeling his warmth and love, my heart filled with happiness and contentment.

Tears blurred my vision, falling drop by drop onto the yellowed photograph.

I know that these precious memories are not only recorded in photo albums, but are also deeply engraved in our hearts, becoming an eternal testament to our love.

The children also curiously gathered around, and Xingchen was the first to ask, "Dad, Mom, what were your stories like back then?"

Did it also start on campus, like Xiaoyu and I?

Xingyue blinked her bright, sparkling eyes, looking at us expectantly.

I wiped away the tears from the corners of my eyes, handed the photo album to the children, and said with a smile, "Of course, your father and I also went from school to marriage."

Back then…

I began to recount the story, starting with the accidental mix-up of phones, and then recounted the details of how I met, got to know, and fell in love with Gu Yichen.

The children listened with great interest, sometimes exclaiming in amazement, sometimes showing knowing smiles.

When talking about how we overcame numerous obstacles and finally came together, Xingchen and Xingyue's eyes were filled with longing and admiration.

They seemed to see the power of love in our story, and cherished their relationship even more.

Looking at the children's focused expressions, a warm feeling welled up in my heart.

I believe that my love story with Gu Yichen will become a guiding light on their life's journey, leading them to bravely pursue their own happiness.

Unexpectedly, my story with Gu Yichen spread among my relatives and friends, and even became a topic of conversation among them.

Some people envy our relationship, some admire our courage along the way, and some draw strength from our story and have a stronger belief in love.

At first, I was a little uncomfortable being thrust into the spotlight, but Gu Yichen smiled and said, "This just shows that our love is touching enough, doesn't it?"

Indeed, our interactions were full of drama and touching moments.

From the initial accidental encounter to their growing understanding and love, and then overcoming numerous obstacles to finally be together, every step seemed like destiny.

On a starlit night, Gu Yichen and I strolled hand in hand in the garden. The gentle moonlight softly bathed us, as if draping us in a hazy veil.

I looked up at the starry sky, and my heart was filled with happiness and peace.

"Yichen, do you think our love will shine forever, like the countless stars in the sky?"

I asked softly, my tone tinged with uncertainty.

Gu Yichen stopped and turned around, his deep gaze locking onto my eyes, a doting smile curving his lips: "Silly girl, our love is more eternal than the countless stars in the sky, because it is deeply engraved in our lives."

"But……"

I hesitated, a sudden unease rising within me.

"what happened?"

Gu Yichen noticed my unusual behavior and asked with concern.

I bit my lip, but finally couldn't help asking the question that had been nagging at me: "Have you ever thought about what would have happened if we hadn't taken the wrong phones...?"

Before I could finish speaking, Gu Yichen interrupted me: "No, absolutely not! Even if I hadn't taken the wrong phone, I would still find you, because..."

His tone suddenly became deep and firm, and his eyes gleamed with a light I had never seen before.

"Why?"

I couldn't help but ask further.

Gu Yichen didn't answer, but simply held me tightly in his arms. His heartbeat was so clear, as if it were telling me something.

I looked up, trying to see his expression, but suddenly felt a wave of dizziness wash over me...