Love is a mistake that cannot be escaped

When I woke up, I found myself lying in a hospital bed, with Gu Yichen sitting by the bedside, looking exhausted.

“Yichen, Yichen, he…” I struggled to sit up, but he gently pressed me down.

"Don't worry, the doctor said he's fine. He just fainted because he was emotionally agitated and physically weak."

I breathed a sigh of relief, but then I remembered what the housekeeper had said earlier, and my heart was still pounding.

"What exactly happened? Why did the butler say 'something bad has happened'?"

Gu Yichen was silent for a moment, then got up, poured me a glass of water, and handed it to me. "It's nothing serious, don't worry, just focus on getting better."

His eyes darted around, clearly he was hiding something from me. I took the water glass, but felt even more uneasy.

In order to find out the truth, I decided to investigate it myself.

The next day, I took advantage of Gu Yichen going to the company and secretly slipped into his study.

The study was quiet, with only the rustling of leaves outside the window.

I walked to my desk, casually opened a book, and unexpectedly found several documents tucked inside.

The document was covered with dense writing, and when I looked at it closely, I was stunned.

"Internal equity changes within the group", "Gu family trust fund", "cash flow in overseas accounts"...

The contents of these documents are clearly about the internal struggles within the Gu family!

My heart tightened, and an ominous premonition welled up inside me.

Could it be that what Gu Yichen hid from me before is related to these documents?

Just as I was engrossed in reading, the study door was suddenly pushed open.

"What are you looking at?"

Gu Yichen's voice sounded behind me, carrying a hint of coldness.

I hurriedly closed the file, turned around and looked at him with feigned composure: "N-nothing, I was just looking around..."

"just looking around?"

He approached step by step, his eyes sharp as a knife. "Fu Yan, what are you hiding?"

He forced me to retreat until my back hit the cold bookshelf, leaving me with nowhere to escape. His breath brushed against my face, carrying a hint of danger.

“I’m not hiding anything, I just…” I tried to explain, but he forcefully interrupted me.

"enough!"

He abruptly released me, his voice filled with disappointment.

"Fu Yan, I thought you were an honest person, but I never expected you would lie to me."

He turned and left the study, leaving me standing there alone, my mind in turmoil.

I understand that his suspicions were not unfounded, but that I chose to conceal them first.

But how can I tell him that I saw those documents and learned about those family secrets he deliberately concealed?

I slumped into a chair, my mind replaying the contents of the document and Gu Yichen's disappointed look.

Just then, my phone rang. It was Lin Jiaojiao calling.

"Fu Yan, it's been a long time! How have you been?"

Her voice was as sweet as ever, but it made me feel disgusted.

"Is there something you need?" I asked coldly.

"It's nothing major, I just wanted to tell you some good news."

She paused, a hint of smugness in her voice.

“I’ve been getting along very well with Yichen’s mother, who is also your mother-in-law, lately. We both think that you are the most suitable person for Yichen.”

My heart sank. Lin Jiaojiao's words were like a thorn, piercing my heart deeply.

Did Du Yue really accept me?

Or is this just another of their schemes?

I gripped my phone tightly, a strong sense of unease welling up inside me.

"Thank you for your concern, but you don't need to worry about my affairs with Yichen."

I replied coldly and hung up the phone immediately.

Lin Jiaojiao's words were like a time bomb, planting a seed of unease in my heart.

Will Du Yue really accept me? What are their motives?

A series of questions swirled in my mind, refusing to dissipate.

I scratched my head in frustration, deciding to stop thinking about these headaches.

I forced myself to calm down and opened a business management book on my desk.

Since I've decided to face this together with Gu Yichen, I must try my best to understand his world, rather than becoming a burden to him.

Time flew by between the pages of the book, and before we knew it, night had fallen.

Suddenly, a rapid knocking interrupted my thoughts, followed by Gu Yichen's anxious voice: "Fu Yan, are you in there? Open the door!"

My heart skipped a beat, and I quickly put down my book and ran to open the door.

Gu Yichen's face was pale, his forehead was covered in sweat, and his eyes were filled with panic and worry.

"What's wrong? What happened?"

I helped him up and asked anxiously.

"It's Yichen..."

He was breathing heavily, his voice trembling, "He...he suddenly became critically ill and is currently being treated in the hospital..."

My heart sank. I had known for a long time that Gu Yichen's health had been poor, but I never expected it to deteriorate to this extent.

I held Gu Yichen's hand tightly, hoping to give him some strength.

"We're going to the hospital now."

I said firmly.

The hospital corridors reeked of disinfectant, and the stark white lighting added to the oppressive atmosphere.

Gu Yichen paced anxiously back and forth outside the emergency room, his hands clenched tightly together, his knuckles turning white.

I stood quietly beside him, silently keeping him company. At this moment, any words seemed pale and powerless.

After a long wait, the door to the emergency room finally opened.

The doctor wearily removed his mask, his voice heavy: "The patient is temporarily out of danger, but the situation is still not optimistic, and he needs to be hospitalized for observation."

Gu Yichen finally felt relieved. He leaned weakly against the wall, his eyes reddening. I had never seen him so vulnerable before, and a wave of heartache washed over me.

"Yichen, you have to be strong. Yichen still needs you," I said softly.

He raised his head, the vulnerability in his eyes quickly replaced by determination: "I know I won't give up."

At that moment, I seemed to see the heavy responsibility on his shoulders, and my determination to face the storms with him became even stronger.

Days passed by amidst worry and hope. Gu Yichen's condition gradually stabilized, and I slowly integrated into this family.

I started learning some family business management knowledge, hoping to share some of the pressure with Gu Yichen.

That afternoon, I was organizing documents in my study when I suddenly received an unsigned package. Driven by curiosity, I opened it and found a photograph inside.

The man in the photo, dressed in a suit and with distinct features, is none other than Gu Yichen!

However, what shocked me even more was that he was leaning against a young and beautiful woman, and the two were behaving intimately, with happy smiles on their faces.

My heart felt like it was being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, and my breathing became rapid.

This photo is like a thorn, deeply embedded in my heart, bringing back all the unease and doubts I had before.

Could this be the "secret" Lin Jiaojiao was talking about? Is Gu Yichen really hiding something from me?

I clutched the photo tightly, my fingertips turning white, my mind a jumbled mess.

I wanted to believe Gu Yichen, but this photo was like a resounding slap in the face, making it impossible for me to ignore its existence.

"Knock knock knock..." Just then, there was a knock on the study door, and Gu Yichen's voice came from outside: "Fu Yan, are you in there? I need to talk to you."

I hurriedly stuffed the photo into my pocket, took a deep breath, and tried to make my voice sound calm: "Come in."

Gu Yichen pushed open the door and entered. Seeing my slightly pale face, he asked with concern, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

I suppressed the turmoil in my heart and shook my head: "No, I'm just a little tired. What did you want to see me about?"

He walked to my side, gently pulled me into his arms, and said tenderly, "The company matters have been taken care of. Let's go see Yichen tomorrow. He misses you very much."

I leaned against his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, and a complex emotion welled up inside me.

I wanted to tell him about the photos and ask him who the woman in them was, but the words just wouldn't come out.

I'm afraid of hearing answers I don't want to hear, and even more afraid of losing this hard-won relationship.

"Okay," I replied softly, but my thoughts had already drifted far away.

Who is the woman in the photo? And what is her relationship with Gu Yichen?

All of this is like a series of huge mysteries, making it hard for me to breathe.