Love is a mistake that cannot be escaped

"But what?!" I jumped up, my mind blank. Gu Yichen woke up? He really woke up? But why didn't he come to find me and the baby?

"Fu Yan, don't get agitated, let me finish what I have to say." Lu Mingxuan pulled my hand, gesturing for me to sit down.

I ignored him, shook off his hand, grabbed my bag, and rushed out.

I desperately wanted to see him, to know what Lu Mingxuan meant by "but," and to know why he woke up but didn't come to find us.

I took a taxi straight to the hospital, my heart pounding with anxiety. But when I arrived at the ward door, I hesitated.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm my wildly beating heart, and gently pushed open the door.

In the ward, a tall figure stood by the window with his back to me, the warm sunlight shining on him as if he were gilded.

“Yichen…” My voice choked, and tears blurred my vision.

He slowly turned around, his deep eyes filled with surprise and tenderness.

He walked towards me, each step feeling like it was treading on my heart.

"Yan Yan..." he called my name softly, his voice low and hoarse, yet full of magnetism.

I couldn't hold back any longer, so I threw myself into his arms and hugged him tightly.

At this moment, all the grievances, longing, and worries turned into tears that poured out.

"Sorry, I am late."

He held me tightly, his chin resting on the top of my head, his voice tinged with guilt.

"It'll be good to come back, it'll be good to come back..."

I repeated this sentence over and over again, as if I wanted to make up for all the regrets of the past three years.

"Daddy, Daddy!" A childish voice rang out as the adorable toddler ran in from outside the door and buried himself in Gu Yichen's arms.

Gu Yichen picked up the adorable child and lifted him high above his head, his face beaming with a happy smile.

"Daddy, you're finally back! I missed you so much!" The little girl hugged Gu Yichen's neck and kissed him on the cheek.

"Daddy misses you too, my darling." Gu Yichen's voice was so gentle it could melt your heart.

The family of three was finally reunited. As I watched this scene unfold, tears streamed down my face, but my heart was filled with sweetness, like it was overflowing with honey.

"Ring ring..." A sudden phone call broke the cozy atmosphere. I picked up my phone and saw an unfamiliar number on the screen.

"Hello, who is this?" I answered the phone, my tone a little impatient.

"Are you Miss Fu? I am..."

The voice on the other end of the phone was drowned out by the noisy environment. I tried hard to make out the sounds, but I could only hear a few indistinct syllables.

A strange unease welled up inside me, so I walked to the window, trying to find a place with a better signal.

"Hello, who is this?"

"Sister-in-law, it's me, Yichen. My brother..." Gu Yichen's voice was broken and anxious on the other end of the phone, "He's..."

Before he could finish speaking, my heart felt like it was being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, and even breathing became difficult.

"What happened to Yichen? Explain yourself!"

"He...he fainted again! This time it was...at the company! Come to the hospital quickly, at...at..." Gu Yichen's voice grew softer and softer, eventually disappearing into a hum of static.

Suddenly, everything went black before my eyes, and my phone slipped from my hand, falling to the floor with a dull thud.

Gu Yichen, he fainted again? Why? Wasn't he supposed to be alright? Was his previous improvement just an illusion?

I forced back the turmoil of fear churning in my mind and reached for my phone with trembling hands.

The screen went black, and I frantically entered the password, but I couldn't unlock it no matter what I did.

I took a deep breath and told myself to stay calm. The most important thing now is to get to the hospital as soon as possible.

"What's wrong? What happened?" Gu Yichen noticed my unusual behavior and reached out to grab my shoulder.

His hands were warm and strong, as if giving me a boost.

"Yichen, your brother said you fainted at the company and are now in the hospital..."

My voice trembled, and tears welled up uncontrollably.

He paused for a moment, then frowned, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

"I'm fine. Maybe Yichen was just too nervous. I've just been a little tired from work lately..."

"Don't lie to me. You look terrible. How can you be alright?" I interrupted him, my heart filled with worry and fear.

He opened his mouth, as if to say something, but I grabbed his arm. "Don't say anything, let's go to the hospital now, okay?"

He looked at me with eyes full of heartache and helplessness, and finally nodded.

He eventually agreed to go to the hospital with me for a check-up. Fortunately, it was just a false alarm. The doctor said that he was overworked and had been affected by the previous surgery, so he needed to rest and recuperate.

I breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time felt even more sorry for him.

I know that everything he did was for me and the children, for this family.

I started to reduce my workload and devote more time and energy to taking care of him and the children.

I cook different kinds of soup and meals for him every day, take walks and chat with him, and watch him get better day by day. My heart is filled with happiness and satisfaction.

Gu Yichen kept his word. He handed over the company's affairs to a professional management team and focused on his family. He came home on time every day for dinner, played with his children, and took us on outings to the countryside on weekends.

Our family of three lives a simple and happy life, just like any other ordinary family.

I never imagined that I would one day enjoy this kind of simple happiness so much.

I used to devote myself entirely to academic research, and in pursuit of higher academic achievements, I almost gave up all my personal life.

It was Gu Yichen who made me realize that life includes not only work, but also love, family, and responsibility.

I have shifted my research focus to the field of combining artificial intelligence with education, hoping to use the power of technology to help more children access better educational resources.

My research findings have gained recognition in the industry and have attracted the attention of many investment institutions.

I turned down all the high-paying offers and chose to stay at the school to continue teaching and nurturing students.

I hope to pass on my knowledge and experience to more students and help them realize their dreams.

Looking at the students' eager eyes, I felt incredibly gratified and satisfied.

I know I've found what I truly want to do, and I've found the meaning of life.

As the little one grows up day by day, he can already call out "Daddy" and "Mommy" in his baby voice. He can also tilt his head and imitate me wearing glasses. His quirky appearance often makes Yichen and me laugh out loud.

His smile, like the warm winter sun, dispelled all the gloom in our hearts and filled our home with laughter.

On a weekend afternoon, the sunlight lazily streamed through the French windows. Yichen and I snuggled on the sofa, looking through photos of our adorable child and reminiscing about our journey together.

"Yan Yan, thank you for giving me a home."

Yi Chen's voice was deep and gentle, his eyes filled with affection.

I looked up and met his deep gaze, a warm feeling welling up inside me. "Yichen, meeting you is my greatest fortune."

We smiled at each other, our fingers intertwined, everything understood without words.

However, a peaceful life is always short-lived.

"Jingle Bell……"

The shrill ring of the telephone shattered the afternoon tranquility. I picked up my phone and saw an unfamiliar number.

"Hello, is this Ms. Fu Yan?" A deep male voice came from the other end of the phone, with a hint of barely perceptible tension in his tone.

"Yes, this is me. May I ask who you are?" A hint of doubt arose in my mind.

"I am..." The other person's voice was very low, as if afraid of being overheard, "I am Gu Yichen's... younger brother."

"What?!" I was stunned. My phone slipped from my hand and crashed heavily to the floor.