Love is a mistake that cannot be escaped

The police officer's answer was like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing my last hope.

I held the adorable baby tightly, tears blurring my vision.

Lu Mingxuan patted my shoulder, "Don't worry, we'll find it ourselves, we'll definitely find Yichen!"

Over the next few days, we went crazy, mobilizing all our connections and searching every corner where Gu Yichen might have gone.

We printed missing person notices, searched every street and alley, and even went to his favorite libraries and cafes, but it was all in vain.

The little boy seemed to realize the seriousness of the situation. He stopped making a fuss and silently followed us, his big eyes filled with determination.

"Mom, let's go find Dad. Dad must be waiting for us!"

He spoke in a childish voice, his little hands tightly gripping the hem of my clothes, as if giving me strength.

Yes, I can't give up!

Gu Yichen is still waiting for me, I can't let him down! I wiped away my tears, took a deep breath, and continued to look through the photos on my phone, trying to find a clue.

Suddenly, a text message from an unknown number popped up on the phone screen: "If you want to find him, come to the abandoned factory on the outskirts of the city. Remember, you can only come alone."

My heart skipped a beat; my intuition told me that this text message was related to Gu Yichen.

I immediately stood up, ready to leave. Lu Mingxuan grabbed me, "Are you crazy? This is clearly a trap! Let's call the police!"

"It's too late! What if it really is Gu Yichen? I can't afford to gamble!"

I shook off his hand, grabbed my coat, and rushed outside.

"I'll go with you!" Lu Mingxuan caught up with him.

"No! The text message said I can only go alone!"

I resolutely refused; I knew that bringing him along would only make things worse.

Just then, a weak voice came from behind: "Sister... let me go..."

When I turned around, it was Gu Yichen!

He was pale, but his gaze was firm as he looked at me.

"you?"

I was a little surprised. Gu Yichen had always been in poor health, so why was he here?

“I’ve already contacted my friends, and they will protect you secretly. I… I know Du Yue; only I can find out where he’s being held.”

Gu Yichen's words gave me hope. Although he was physically weak, he was meticulous and might really be able to help me.

Under his guidance, Lu Mingxuan and I arrived at an abandoned dock warehouse.

Several black cars were parked in front of the warehouse, and several bodyguards in black stood guard at the entrance, vigilantly observing their surroundings.

My heart was in my throat, and my palms were sweating profusely.

I know I'm getting closer and closer to Gu Yichen, but that also means I'm about to face even greater danger.

I took a deep breath and walked straight toward the warehouse door.

A bodyguard in black blocked my way, staring at me fiercely: "Who are you? What are you doing here?"

"I'm here to see Gu Yichen."

I spoke calmly, trying my best to appear composed.

The bodyguard sneered, "There's no one here. Get out of here!"

Just then, the sound of fighting came from inside the warehouse. Immediately afterwards, Lu Mingxuan rushed out, followed by several bodyguards who had been knocked to the ground.

"Hurry up and go inside!" Lu Mingxuan grabbed me and ran towards the depths of the warehouse.

The warehouse was dimly lit, and I could vaguely see Gu Yichen tied to a pillar. His face was covered in wounds, and his clothes were torn, but his eyes remained sharp and unyielding.

"Yichen!" I rushed over, heartbroken, wanting to untie the ropes binding him.

"Don't come any closer!" Gu Yichen's eyes flashed with surprise when he saw me, but it was quickly replaced by worry. "This is a trap! Run!"

"Want to leave? Not so easy!" Du Yue's voice came from the darkness. She, along with Lin Jiaojiao and a group of bodyguards, surrounded us.

"Du Yue, what exactly do you want to do!" I glared at her angrily.

"What do I want? I just want to take back everything that is rightfully mine!"

Du Yue's eyes were filled with resentment and venom. "Gu Yichen is mine! You can't take him away from me!"

"You're dreaming!" I shielded Gu Yichen behind me, my tone firm. "I won't let you hurt him!"

A fierce battle is about to break out...

Ultimately, with the help of Lu Mingxuan and Gu Yichen's friends, we successfully broke through the encirclement and rescued Gu Yichen.

Looking at the weak but still determined Gu Yichen, we all breathed a sigh of relief and secretly vowed that we would never give Du Yue and Lin Jiaojiao any more chances. It was time to end this nightmare once and for all!

We settled Gu Yichen in Lu Mingxuan's apartment; he needs time to recover both physically and mentally.

Looking at his pale face, my heart felt like it was being pricked by tiny needles, a dense, persistent pain.

"Yichen, don't worry, I will definitely get justice for you!" I said firmly, holding his hand.

"Ayan, don't be impulsive. We can't confront Du Yue head-on."

Gu Yichen spoke weakly, his brows furrowed.

“Brother, you’re right. Du Yue has a complex network of connections. We need to think this through carefully.”

Gu Yichen echoed, his eyes gleaming with wisdom.

Just as we were discussing countermeasures, Lu Mingxuan's phone suddenly rang. He answered the call, and his expression instantly turned serious.

"What did you say? How could this happen..."

Lu Mingxuan's voice trembled. After hanging up the phone, he slumped weakly onto the sofa, his face as pale as paper.

"Mingxuan, what happened?"

I asked anxiously, a sense of foreboding creeping into my heart.

“My dad… he was taken away by the police, they said he was suspected of economic crimes.”

Lu Mingxuan's voice was filled with despair, "My dad has always been innocent, how could he..."

My mind went blank with a "buzz".

How could this be?

Why do misfortunes keep coming one after another?

Could it be that Du Yue is behind this again?

Gu Yichen struggled to get up, but collapsed helplessly.

"elder brother!"

"Yi Chen!"

Gu Yichen and I both gasped in shock. An unprecedented sense of fear enveloped me. Could it be that we would never be able to escape this nightmare?