Love is a mistake that cannot be escaped

The uninvited guest slowly took off his hat, and in the glaring sunlight, a familiar face came into view—it was Lin Jiaojiao!

How come she is here?!

The guests erupted in chatter.

I saw Gu Yichen's face turn gloomy in an instant, and he unconsciously tightened his grip on my hand.

Ignoring the stares of those around her, Lin Jiaojiao walked straight toward me with a smug smile. Every step she took felt like it was stomping on my heart, making me feel suffocated.

"Fu Yan, do you think this will bring you happiness?"

She stood in front of me, her tone sharp and sarcastic, her eyes filled with jealousy and resentment.

I took a deep breath, trying to suppress my anger, and looked directly at her distorted face: "Lin Jiaojiao, your scheme has failed. What else do you have to say?"

She burst into unrestrained laughter as if she had heard a hilarious joke, her sharp and shrill laughter standing out starkly at the wedding.

"Bankruptcy? Fu Yan, you're too naive! I'm just here to tell you that the real game has only just begun."

Lin Jiaojiao's smile carried a chilling undertone, like the forked tongue of a venomous snake, sending shivers down one's spine. After speaking, she turned and left without looking back, leaving behind an unsettling silhouette.

The guests looked at each other and whispered among themselves. I felt countless gazes on me, some curious, some inquisitive, and some sympathetic.

"Don't worry, she can't come up with anything."

Gu Yichen gently put his arm around my shoulder, his voice deep and reassuring.

His warmth reassured me a little, but I still felt a lingering unease, like a stone pressing on my chest that I couldn't shake off.

The little boy standing next to me seemed to sense the tense atmosphere. He gripped my hand tightly, looked up at me with his clear eyes, and said firmly, "Mom, I will protect you."

The child's innocent words gave me immense strength. I bent down and gently kissed his forehead: "Thank you, baby."

The wedding continued amidst my nervousness; exchanging rings and reciting vows, every step felt like a dream.

I kept telling myself that it was all real, that Gu Yichen and I had finally gotten married, but the unease in my heart just wouldn't go away.

Just as the wedding was about to end, a waiter hurriedly came up to me and handed me an anonymous package.

"Ms. Fu, this is your package. It says it's urgent."

I took the package with a puzzled look, a strange unease welling up inside me.

Gu Yichen noticed my unusual behavior and came over, asking with concern, "What's wrong?"

I shook my head to indicate that he was alright, and then opened the package.

There was only one photo in the package, and the person in the photo... My face turned deathly pale instantly, and the photo in my hand fell to the ground.

Gu Yichen quickly picked up the photo from the ground, his brows furrowed and his expression turning serious. "What's wrong? Who's in this photo?"

My lips trembled, but I couldn't make a sound. I just stared intently at the photo, as if trying to see a hole through it.

The person in the photo is... my father. He has been missing for five years. I have never given up looking for him, but there has been no news of him.

And now, he has appeared in this photo, and he looks to be in very bad condition, as if he has been imprisoned.

"Yan Yan, don't scare me, what happened?"

Gu Yichen noticed that something was wrong with me, and his tone was full of worry.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down, and handed him the photo, my voice trembling as I said, "This is...this is my dad. He's been missing for five years..."

Gu Yichen took the photo, examined it carefully, and his expression turned grim. "How could this be? Who sent this photo?"

"I don't know, there was no signature on the package."

My mind was in turmoil, a jumble of guesses swirling in my head. Could my father's disappearance be related to Lin Jiaojiao? Could this be her new conspiracy?

"Don't worry, I'll find out." Gu Yichen put the photos away, gripped my hand tightly, and gave me strength. "Rest assured, no matter who it is, I won't let them get away with it!"

I nodded, forcing a smile, but I knew it was an even uglier smile than a grimace.

"Mom, don't be afraid, I will protect you."

The little boy seemed to sense my fear and unease. He reached out his little hand and held mine tightly, his clear eyes filled with determination.

The child's innocent words flowed into my heart like a warm current, dispelling my fear and giving me strength.

I knelt down, hugged him, and gently kissed his forehead: "Thank you, baby."

Yes, I have children. I can't give up. I have to be strong, for my children and for myself.

Gu Yichen's words gave me great comfort. I tried to calm myself down and told myself not to lose my composure.

The wedding continued, and I held Gu Yichen's hand tightly the whole time, as if I could draw strength from it.

Despite the festive and lively atmosphere, I could sense that Gu Yichen, like me, was on edge and constantly on guard.

The ceremony went smoothly, and just as we were about to exchange rings, a waiter came up to me with a tray on it. On the tray was a small, exquisite box. He said, "Ms. Fu, this is your package. Please sign for it."

I was stunned. Who would send me a package at my wedding?

Gu Yichen also cast a questioning glance his way.

I hesitantly took the box. It was very light, and it felt like there was a card inside.

When I opened it, my face turned deathly pale.

Inside the box lay a photograph. The photograph showed a dimly lit room, and a man tied to a chair with his face covered in bruises. This man was my father, who had been missing for many years!

On the back of the photo, a sentence was written in bright red letters: "If you want to save him, come alone."

My hands trembled violently, and the photo slipped from my fingers and fell to the ground. Gu Yichen quickly picked up the photo, and when he saw what it contained, his expression turned extremely ugly.

"What's wrong?" The guests noticed our unusual behavior and cast curious glances our way.

I took a deep breath, trying to control my emotions, and turned to look at Gu Yichen, saying in a trembling voice, "My father... he is still alive."