After the divorce, the CEO forced me to have his child.

Chapter 505 Ah Yi, he's actually quite pitiful too.

Yifei's recovery continued to progress rapidly. A few days later, his overall health was basically restored, and He Xi helped him complete the discharge procedures.

As a public official, he had no reason to stay abroad for too long. He hope meant that he should be discharged from the hospital today and return to China tomorrow.

With the He family's private jet providing transportation, there's no need to worry about the hassle of traveling.

However, Yifei was clearly depressed. His return to China meant separation from Gu Zhiyao, and he didn't know when they would meet again.

He had finally managed to be with her, and these past few days he had grown accustomed to her company. He hoped that these beautiful moments would continue.

But if he goes back to China...

Gu Zhiyao came to the hospital as usual today, helping Yifei pack his daily necessities and clothes. She could tell that he was in low spirits. After she had almost finished packing, she stopped and sat down in a chair facing him. She said, "I can officially leave my job next Monday. I plan to take Chenchen and Niuniu back to China next weekend. Yifei, we will see each other again soon."

Yifei was genuinely surprised to hear this, and his eyes were filled with disbelief as he looked at her.

Gu Zhiyao smiled gently again, "Yifei, I don't want you to quit your job."

“Zhiyao…” Yifei’s pale lips trembled.

“I know what you’re thinking, and I know you’re thinking of me. You’ve been silently protecting and helping me all these years, Yifei. This time, let me think of you.”

"Zhiyao, no, I..."

"Yifei, I'm so grateful to you, and I'm so thankful to have met you in this life. In my not-so-good life, you were like a ray of sunshine that warmed my wounded heart. Although I may not be able to fall in love with you right now, I will try, and I think I can definitely succeed. So, let's both have some faith." Gu Zhiyao's throat tightened, and her eyes were already moist.

"Zhiyao, I'm sorry." Yifei also grasped her hand and said in a trembling voice.

Gu Zhiyao shook her head. "Don't say that. You haven't wronged me, never have. And I've never felt that you're a burden or a bad thing to me. So I really will try my best. Let's both try, okay, Yifei?"

"I understand, thank you, Zhiyao. Yes, let's work hard together," Yifei finally said excitedly.

Gu Zhiyao smiled, and then they gazed at each other quietly, their eyes filled with intense tenderness.

Later, Gu Zhiyao went to the nurses' station to help Yifei complete the final procedures. After she finished, she ran into He hope, who was returning with his medicine. They exchanged meaningful glances, and then He hope nodded to Gu Zhiyao. The two then went to the end of the corridor.

He hope's complicated gaze was fixed on Gu Zhiyao, his emotions still churning with mixed feelings.

Does he still harbor resentment towards Gu Zhiyao?

Yes, but it wasn't as deep anymore. For some reason, she felt a sense of sympathy for Gu Zhiyao instead.

At this moment, looking at the elegant and serene Gu Zhiyao, she asked, "Gu Zhiyao, can you answer one of my questions truthfully?"

Having spent these past few days together, Gu Zhiyao naturally noticed the change in He hope's attitude towards her, and said gently, "Yes, please go ahead."

"Do you love A-Yi? Is A-Yi still in your heart?" He hope asked directly.

Gu Zhiyao's expression froze; she really hadn't expected He hope to ask that.

“I’m a woman too. Although I haven’t experienced the kind of passionate and thrilling love you’ve had, I still don’t believe that you’ve really let go of A-Yi completely. After all these unexpected events, I’ve resigned myself to the fact that Yi-Fei is determined to be with you. If you are single-minded and pure towards Yi-Fei, I welcome and support you. But if you’re hiding He Yi in your heart while forcing yourself to love Yi-Fei, then I suggest you don’t continue developing your relationship with Yi-Fei.”

He hope's expression returned to its usual seriousness and assertiveness as he spoke each word with conviction.

Gu Zhiyao took a deep breath and replied, "I will try my best to love Yifei. I truly want to live with him."

"Yes, I believe that's what you think, but are you sure you can do it? Maybe you're not even sure yourself. You've been married to Xiao Lin for so many years, and although it was for some reason, you've always felt guilty towards him, haven't you? You've tried to be a real couple with him, haven't you? But you still can't do it because you can't let go of A Yi in your heart!"

"Then there will be no room in your heart for other men, including Yifei. I believe you will try your best to love Yifei, but what if you still can't? That would be a painful ending for both of you! My foolish son, although he was born into a good family, with a silver spoon in his mouth, and lived a life of comfort and ease, he was not happy at all. His childhood, youth, and these past years, the first half of his life has not been good. I don't want the second half of his life to be filled with such struggle. It hurts me, Gu Zhiyao." He hope's vision was blurred with tears as he said this.

Gu Zhiyao's body trembled almost imperceptibly.

She stared intently at He hope, who was filled with grief, feeling as if her heart was being torn apart.

But after a while, she still resolutely said, "I've been a mother too, and I understand how you feel. I'm sorry to have made you feel this way, but I still hope to give it a try. Please give me this opportunity, okay? I will really try my best."

He hope's tears finally spilled from her eyes.

I remembered what my younger brother once said.

Yes, in fact, Gu Zhiyao was the one who suffered the most and struggled the most!

People always say that it is painful not to be loved.

But in reality, the most despairing thing is being unable to love someone you should love.

Gu Zhiyao is a case in point.

At that moment, all the resentment in He hope's heart disappeared, leaving only deep sympathy and pity for Gu Zhiyao.

She sniffed, wiped away her tears, and said, "Okay, Gu Zhiyao, I'll give you this chance. I hope you can really do it. I will help you remove any obstacles and stop all the rumors. I will do everything I can!"

"Thank you!" Gu Zhiyao sobbed uncontrollably.

They fell silent.

After a short while, He hope said, "Wipe away your tears. You're pregnant, so you shouldn't let your emotions get too agitated."

"Mm." Gu Zhiyao nodded.

He Xi gazed at her quietly, and finally couldn't help but say, "Gu Zhiyao, A Yi is actually quite pitiful. His sacrifices for you are no less than Yi Fei's. My brother, my own son, are both so pitiful and pathetic!"

Without waiting for Gu Zhiyao's reaction, He hope turned and left, returning to the ward.

Gu Zhiyao froze on the spot, completely stunned.

The words He Xigang left behind kept echoing in my ears. My brain felt as if something had been poured into it, buzzing incessantly, until finally, it went completely blank.