Love is a mistake that cannot be escaped

The lawyer's words still seemed to echo in my ears, but I couldn't care less. I grabbed Gu Yichen's hand, which was ice-cold and devoid of any warmth. I could feel my own hand trembling as well.

The surrounding discussions and accusations surged in like a tide, overwhelming us.

I held Gu Yichen's hand tightly, wanting to give him some strength and myself some courage.

"Yichen, let's go."

I didn't look at him, but just grabbed his hand and walked resolutely out of the banquet hall.

"Fu Yan, are you crazy? Haven't you embarrassed yourself enough?"

Du Yue's sharp voice came from behind me, but I ignored it and didn't stop walking.

“Fu Yan,”

Gu Yichen finally spoke, his voice terribly hoarse, "Let go, I..."

"I won't let go!"

I turned around abruptly, looked him straight in the eyes, and said, word by word, "Gu Yichen, no matter who you are, I love you, and I only believe in you!"

As soon as I finished speaking, the surroundings fell silent, and everyone's eyes were on us.

I saw a flicker of emotion in Gu Yichen's eyes, but it was quickly overshadowed by deeper pain.

"Okay, let's go."

He grasped my hand in return, our fingers intertwined, and took a firm step forward.

We remained silent the whole way until we got into the car, at which point he finally spoke: "I'm sorry, I made you worry."

"Fool, why are you apologizing?"

I held his hand and gently stroked the back of it. "I believe in you. I've always been here for you."

He didn't say anything more, but just pulled me into his arms. I could feel his body trembling slightly, as if he was trying his best to suppress something.

The phone vibrated again; it was Lu Mingxuan calling. When I answered, his anxious voice came through: "We've found the baby, but her condition isn't good. You need to come to the hospital quickly!"

My heart sank. The adorable child had been found, but the situation was not good.

Did Du Yue really harm the child?

Fear and anger extinguished all my reason like ice water. I snatched the phone and yelled at Lu Mingxuan, "Which hospital? I'm coming right now!"

"Don't worry, I'm on my way. Tell me where you are, and I'll pick you up on my way."

Lu Mingxuan's calm voice soothed my anxious emotions.

After I gave him my address and hung up the phone, Gu Yichen looked at me with concern: "What's wrong? What happened?"

"The adorable baby has been found at the hospital, let's go quickly!"

I spoke urgently, not having time to explain further, and grabbed him, trying to rush outside.

"and many more!"

Gu Yichen grabbed me, a cold glint flashing in his deep eyes. "This matter must be related to Du Yue. I'm going to find her!"

"Now is not the time to assign blame; finding the child is the priority!"

I forcefully shook off his hand, my heart filled with disappointment. In the face of the truth, would he still protect that vicious woman?

Watching my resolute back, Gu Yichen fell silent. He slumped his shoulders helplessly, his whole body shrouded in deep sorrow and self-reproach.

"Brother, let's go find the cute kids first."

Gu Yichen, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up, his handsome face full of worry, "The little boy must be terrified. Let's go check on him first."

Gu Yichen gave me a deep look, and finally nodded, following me and Lu Mingxuan to the hospital.

All the way, I kept praying, praying that the little one was safe and sound, praying that it was all just a nightmare.

However, I felt increasingly uneasy, as if I had a premonition that something terrible was about to happen.

While driving, Lu Mingxuan comforted me, "Don't worry, good people are always protected by heaven, the little one will be alright."

I forced a smile, but my heart felt like it was being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, making it hard to breathe.

Du Yue, where did you hide the cute baby? What are you planning to do?

The smell of disinfectant in the hospital made me feel dizzy, and I staggered, almost unable to stand.

Lu Mingxuan caught me in his arms. His hand was warm and strong, like a ray of sunshine in winter, dispelling the chill in my heart.

"how is he?"

I grabbed the doctor's arm, my voice trembling with anxiety.

The doctor removed his mask and said in a serious tone, "The child has been frightened and remains unconscious. He needs to be kept in the hospital for observation."

My heart sank, and tears instantly blurred my vision.

It's all my fault. If I had discovered Du Yue's conspiracy sooner, the little girl wouldn't have suffered like this.

"Yan Yan, don't worry too much. The doctor said the child was just frightened and will be fine."

Lu Mingxuan put his arm around my shoulder and gently comforted me.

I leaned weakly on his shoulder, my heart filled with self-blame and guilt.

Gu Yichen stood at the door of the ward, his face ashen, saying nothing. I knew that at this moment, he must be suffering even more than I was.

Since Du Yue's affair was exposed, Gu Yichen's status in the family has plummeted.

His once-proud talent and abilities have now become weapons used by others to attack him.

The family elders mocked him, and the uncles and elders who had once placed high hopes on him avoided him like the plague.

He was like a lion trapped in a cage, watching helplessly as his territory was devoured, powerless to resist.

I know he needs my support more than ever, but I don't know how to comfort his wounded heart.

That night, Gu Yichen locked himself in his study and didn't come out all night.

I sat in the living room, listening to the sighs coming from his room, my heart aching.

The next morning, I went to the study to check on him, but found he wasn't in the room.

On the table was an unsigned letter with only a few words on the envelope: There's news about the adorable baby.

Without thinking twice, I grabbed my car keys and rushed out. Lu Mingxuan shouted after me, "Where are you going?"

I left only the words "I'm going to find him" and disappeared into the dawn.

The letter said the baby was being hidden in an abandoned factory on the outskirts of the city. I ran all the way and finally arrived two hours later.

The factory gate was locked with iron chains, and the air was filled with the smell of rust and decay. A gust of cold wind blew by, and I couldn't help but shiver.

I pushed open the door forcefully, and the scene before me froze me in place—Gu Yichen was kneeling on the ground, holding a cute baby, his back looking particularly desolate in the empty factory.

I rushed over, my hands trembling as I stroked the baby's pale face. His lips were bloodless, and his breathing was weak, as if he might disappear at any moment.

Gu Yichen raised his head, his eyes bloodshot and glistening with tears, yet he stubbornly refused to let them fall.

He said in a hoarse voice, "I'm sorry I'm late."

I hugged him tightly, and tears welled up in my eyes. "It's okay, it's okay, we found the cute baby."

He buried his head in the crook of my neck, his body trembling slightly, and I could feel his suppressed pain and anger.

After a long silence, he finally spoke, his voice low and firm: "Du Yue, I will not let you go!"

Just then, I saw the little girl's finger seem to twitch.

I was overjoyed. "Yichen, look, isn't the baby about to wake up?"

Gu Yichen suddenly looked up, his gaze fixed on the adorable child, as if he were placing all his hopes on him.

However, the next second, the child's fingers fell limply, and his face remained bloodless.

Gu Yichen felt as if he had been thrown from heaven to hell. He closed his eyes in despair, a tear sliding down his cheek and landing on the adorable child's face...