Love is a mistake that cannot be escaped

"Lin Jiaojiao?" My fingers tightened slightly around my phone, and my tone unconsciously turned cold. "What do you want from me?"

Lin Jiaojiao on the other end of the phone seemed oblivious to my displeasure, continuing, "Fu Yan, I know you're with Yi Chen now. I'm calling just to tell you that Yi Chen and I used to..."

"Beep beep..."

I hung up the phone before she could finish speaking.

It felt like a huge rock was pressing on my chest, making it hard for me to breathe.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm my turbulent emotions.

"What's wrong?" Gu Yichen noticed my unusual behavior and asked with concern.

I forced a smile and shook my head: "It's nothing, just a nuisance call."

Although I said I was fine, this incident still left a shadow in my heart.

I couldn't help but wonder what Gu Yichen's past was like? Did he really love me?

A few days later, the Gu family held a family gathering.

I didn't want to go at first, but Gu Yichen insisted on taking me, saying that he wanted me to gradually integrate into his family.

At the party, elegantly dressed people mingled, and glasses clinked in celebration.

I maintained a polite smile throughout, but inside I was filled with unease.

"Yichen, do you remember that girl I mentioned to you last time? She comes from a well-off family, is beautiful and generous, and is a perfect match for you!"

Du Yue suddenly spoke, her tone tinged with a hint of probing.

Gu Yichen frowned slightly and replied calmly, "Mom, I'm already married. Fu Yan is my wife."

"You can get divorced even if you're married."

Du Yue waved her hand dismissively, "Besides, you and Fu Yan have only known each other for a short time, how deep could your feelings be?"

My fingers tightened around the wine glass, and my heart felt like it was being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, making it almost impossible for me to breathe.

"mom!"

Gu Yichen interrupted Du Yue sternly, "Fu Yan and I love each other very much, and we will not get a divorce."

Du Yue wanted to say something more, but was stopped by a sharp look from Gu Yichen.

I tried to remain calm, but inside I was in turmoil.

Just then, a servant walked up to Du Yue and whispered a few words to her.

A meaningful smile immediately appeared on Du Yue's face.

"Everyone, I have an announcement to make." Du Yue cleared her throat and said loudly, "To celebrate Yi Chen and Fu Yan's marriage, I have decided to hold a grand wedding for them in a month!"

As soon as Du Yue finished speaking, everyone present cast their blessings our way, as if we were truly immersed in the joy of our wedding.

I smiled politely in response, but my heart was filled with bitterness. A wedding? This was nothing more than a charade she staged to break us up.

After I got home, I kept forcing a smile, not wanting Gu Yichen to worry about me.

But who is he? How could my little thoughts escape his eyes? "Still thinking about today's events?" He pulled me into his arms, his tone gentle yet tinged with worry.

I remained silent for a moment, but finally couldn't help asking, "Have you... really loved someone else before?"

Gu Yichen was taken aback for a moment, then understood what I meant.

He gently stroked my hair, his voice low and earnest: "Silly girl, all of that is in the past. Before I met you, my life was bleak, and you brought me light and warmth. I love you, Fu Yan, more than anything."

His words were like the warm sun in winter, dispelling the gloom in my heart.

I looked up and gazed into his deep eyes, where I saw only my reflection, filled with love.

I finally felt relieved and believed that what he said was true.

Let bygones be bygones. What matters is the present. We love each other, and that's enough.

Gu Yichen's words reassured me a lot, but the unease in my heart seemed to have taken root and I couldn't shake it off.

The atmosphere was a little awkward during dinner. I ate in silence, while Gu Yichen would put food in my bowl from time to time, his eyes full of concern.

Suddenly, a little chubby hand reached out, holding a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs, and a child said in a sweet, childish voice, "Mommy, eat ribs! Daddy's ribs are the best!"

Looking at this clever little kid in front of me, a wave of tenderness washed over me.

He must have sensed the strange atmosphere between me and Gu Yichen, which is why he tried to ease the tension in this way.

I smiled and took the ribs, then patted his head: "Thank you, baby. Mommy loves Daddy's ribs the most."

The little guy laughed happily when he heard what I said, his eyes narrowing into slits.

He turned to look at Gu Yichen and said in a childish voice, "Daddy, look, Mommy says she loves your ribs the most!"

Gu Yichen looked at us, a smile playing on his lips. He reached out and pulled me and the child into his arms, saying gently, "I'm glad you like it. Dad will cook for you every day from now on."

At that moment, I felt incredibly happy and warm.

No matter how much Du Yue tries to sabotage things, she can't ruin the happiness of our family of three.

However, I underestimated Du Yue's persistence.

After dinner, she used the excuse of needing to discuss company matters with Gu Yichen to call him into the study.

Although I was a little worried, I didn't think too much about it.

"Yichen, are you really determined to marry that woman?"

In the study, Du Yue's voice was sharp and piercing, "She and you are from completely different worlds. She will destroy everything you have!"

"My affairs are none of your concern."

Gu Yichen's tone was icy, devoid of any warmth, "I have made my decision. Fu Yan is my wife and your future daughter-in-law. I hope you can respect my choice."

"Respect? How can you expect me to respect her? She's a woman from a humble background, why should she marry you? Have you forgotten what you promised me?"

Du Yue became agitated, and her voice turned shrill.

"enough!"

Gu Yichen suddenly stood up, interrupting Du Yue, "I'll say it again, I'll handle my own affairs, I don't need you to interfere!"

I stood outside the study, listening to the arguing coming from inside, and felt a chill run through me.

Du Yue's words were like poisoned needles, piercing my heart. I then realized that the gap between Gu Yichen and me was not only a difference in social status, but also his domineering mother.

The sounds of a heated argument in the study were like an invisible blade, separating Gu Yichen and me into two different worlds.

I could almost feel Du Yue's intense hatred; she hated me for taking away the heart of her proud son.

I turned and left, not wanting to listen anymore, nor having the strength to listen anymore.

Back in my room, I forced myself to stop thinking about those upsetting things and buried myself in books. But the words on the pages seemed to mock my avoidance; I just couldn't concentrate.

A few days later, Du Yue suddenly announced that she would hold a grand family banquet to celebrate the recent achievements of Gu Yichen's company.

I knew in my heart that this was just another provocation from her.

She wanted to embarrass me in front of all my relatives and friends, to let everyone know that I was not good enough for Gu Yichen.

The moment Gu Yichen received the banquet invitation, his face instantly darkened.

He gripped the gold-embossed invitation tightly, the veins on the back of his hand bulging as if he wanted to crush it.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of it."

A cold glint flashed in his deep eyes, his tone firm yet carrying a subtle tenderness.

I knew this banquet was destined to be a trap.

Du Yue meticulously planned all of this, just waiting for me to walk right into her trap.

I took a deep breath and told myself that I couldn't back down or be afraid. I grasped Gu Yichen's hand and gave him a firm look.

"Let's face it together."