Love is a mistake that cannot be escaped

The sweetness of the wedding was still lingering in my mind when that sudden text message was like a bucket of cold water, pulling me back to reality from my cloud nine.

Lin Jiaojiao, this name seems to carry a curse, always appearing when I am at my happiest, trying to drag me into the abyss.

I gripped my phone, my heart pounding. Gu Yichen noticed my unusual behavior and asked softly, "What's wrong?"

I took a deep breath, trying to suppress my unease, and handed him the text message.

Gu Yichen's face instantly darkened. He gripped my hand tightly and said firmly, "Don't be afraid, leave it to me."

I nodded. I knew that no matter what happened, he would protect me.

Gu Yichen immediately ordered an investigation into the number, but to no avail.

Lin Jiaojiao seemed to have vanished into thin air, disappearing without a trace.

Nevertheless, a shadow remained over my heart, and the joy of the wedding was somewhat diminished.

Time flies, and before we know it, our children have grown up.

My son, Gu Xingchen, perfectly inherited Gu Yichen's intelligence and my resilience. He showed amazing learning talent from a young age and has a special passion for the field of technology.

The daughter, Gu Xingyue, is like a shining star, lively and cheerful, full of artistic talent. Her paintings always bring warmth and hope to people.

"Mom, look, this is my latest intelligent robot design. It can help humans complete many dangerous jobs!"

Xingchen excitedly showed me his latest achievement, his eyes sparkling with confidence.

Holding her painting, Xingyue said with a smile, "Mom, my painting will be exhibited at the National Museum! The painting is called 'Hope,' and I hope it can bring strength to more people!"

Looking at my two outstanding children, my heart is filled with pride and joy.

Children, you are the most precious gift in your parents' lives.

Looking at their youthful faces, I felt as if I were seeing myself back then, bravely pursuing love.

Time flies. The little girl who was pampered by Gu Yichen back then is now a mother, but he is still the upright and indomitable man in my heart.

"Stars, moon, come here, Grandma will tell you a story."

I waved, and the two children immediately gathered around, looking at me curiously.

"Once upon a time, there was a girl..."

I slowly recounted the story of how Gu Yichen and I met, fell in love, and finally came together after going through various trials.

The children listened intently, sometimes laughing at our love, sometimes worrying about the difficulties we faced.

"Wow, Dad is so romantic! He came up with so many ways to win Mom's heart!"

Xingyue blinked her big eyes and looked at Gu Yichen with admiration.

"Of course, your dad is the best!"

I smiled and pinched Xingyue's nose, while Gu Yichen affectionately ruffled my hair.

"And then what? Did Lin Jiaojiao really never appear again?"

Xingchen asked curiously, her tone tinged with worry.

I shook my head. "Some things are best left in the past. The important thing is that the four of us will always be together."

"Ok!"

The stars and moon answered in unison, their eyes sparkling with determination and happiness.

Since then, the children seem to have become more sensible and more united.

Xingchen will patiently teach Xingyue, and Xingyue will encourage Xingchen when he encounters setbacks.

Watching them support each other and grow together fills my heart with joy. Our family of four is like four tightly intertwined vines, supporting each other, weathering storms together, and basking in the sunshine together.

This deep kinship and family cohesion stem from the unbreakable love between Gu Yichen and me, a love that has weathered many storms.

"Mom, why do we have a family gathering every year?"

As Xingyue adjusted her pretty skirt, she asked me curiously.

I smiled and gently pinched her nose. "Because, family members need to get together often for their relationships to get better and better."

Xingyue nodded as if she understood, then pulled her brother Xingchen away.

Watching their lively figures, my thoughts drifted back to many years ago, when I was just as carefree as they were.

Now that we are all parents, we have an added responsibility on our shoulders.

In addition to the usual family reunion dinner, Xingchen and Xingyue also prepared a surprise for us at this family gathering.

They stood solemnly before the crowd, and Xingchen spoke first: "Today, my sister and I want to announce something. We want to establish a charitable foundation called 'Starlight,' which means bringing the light of hope to children like us who have experienced difficulties."

I looked at Xingchen in surprise, never expecting that he would have such a broad mind and ambition at such a young age.

Xingyue continued, "My brother and I have never lacked food or clothing since we were little, but we know that there are many children in this world who are living very hard lives. We want to do our part to help them."

The children's words deeply touched everyone present, and thunderous applause resounded and lasted for a long time. Gu Yichen gently grasped my hand, his eyes filled with admiration and satisfaction.

He knew that the children's kind character was inseparable from the teachings and example we imparted to them from a young age.

"Your father and I will definitely give you our full support!"

I said excitedly. Soon, the Starlight Charity Foundation began preparations in earnest.

Gu Yichen and I used our connections and resources to actively contact caring people from all walks of life and call on everyone to pay attention to children in need.

Xingchen and Xingyue also put their own New Year's money and pocket money into practice, donating all of them to the foundation.

Seeing the children's earnest expressions, I felt deeply moved and proud.

I believe that with everyone's joint efforts, the Starlight Foundation will surely illuminate the future of more children and spread our family's love to even more distant places.

The establishment of the Starlight Foundation was like a seed that, under the care of our family, quickly took root, sprouted, and grew strong.

The media rushed to report on the foundation's charitable deeds, and all sectors of society gave it high praise, which further enhanced the reputation of the Gu family.

As I watched all this unfold, my heart was filled with joy and pride. This was not merely the inheritance of wealth, but also the continuation of spirit.

At a charity gala, Xingchen and Xingyue were busy greeting the guests who had come to attend.

Looking at their poised and confident demeanor, I felt as if I were seeing myself when I first started out. Time really flies.

"Mom, look at those two people, they look just like you and Dad when they were young."

Xingyue's voice suddenly rang in my ears. I followed her gaze and saw a young couple standing in a corner of the banquet hall. The man was tall and handsome, and the woman was gentle and lovely. They held hands, their eyes filled with sweetness.

I was slightly taken aback. The expression on the boy's face did indeed bear a resemblance to Gu Yichen's. Could it be...?

Before I could think about it, Xingyue had already pulled Xingchen over and started chatting with the couple.

"Brother, don't they look like Mom and Dad when they were young?"

Xingyue's voice carried a hint of excitement. The boy smiled and affectionately ruffled Xingyue's hair. "You must be Xingyue. I've heard your parents mention you. You're such a pretty girl."

"Really? Have you seen any photos of my parents when they were young?"

Xingyue asked curiously, but before the boy could answer, a clear female voice interrupted, "Of course I have! I have plenty more here. Do you want to see?"

I jerked my head up, my heart pounding as if gripped by an invisible hand, almost stopping. That voice…