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

Chapter 466 Give him a chance, okay?

“Uh, that’s not it. I asked you to go to Grandma’s house so that you could see your son and daughter and see Grandma and that you could shift your attention. It would be better than you staying here alone and brooding. I didn’t mean to beg you for forgiveness. You can continue to ignore me. I just don’t want you to feel helpless or tormented.” He Yi quickly explained.

Gu Zhiyao opened her mouth, but then stopped talking.

“I know nothing I say will appease you, and since I did something wrong, I should accept the punishment. But I don’t want you to punish yourself; it will break my heart, Gu Zhiyao.”

It hurts me, it hurts me.

He's never been so eloquent or said these kinds of things before!

Looking at his humble and subservient manner, Gu Zhiyao felt utterly disgusted.

What I once longed for and dreamed of has become something I loathe.

But in the end, she still went to the He family's old house.

And as He Yi said, her attention was diverted and her mood gradually improved.

After dinner, she accompanied the old lady to bed. As she helped the old lady take off her coat, she inadvertently touched the old lady's thin frame and clearly felt the old lady's aging. She froze.

"What's wrong? Did you notice that Grandma is very thin, so thin that she's skin and bones, and looks so old that she might leave this world at any time? Are you feeling sad?" the old lady suddenly said.

Gu Zhiyao's fingers trembled slightly.

The old lady took her hand and sat down with her. Looking at her, she was beautiful but her brows were always furrowed. She said softly, "Birth, aging, sickness and death are the natural course of life. When the old man left, I originally thought of going with him, but I thought that Ayi was still young and Xixi was a girl. I was afraid that we would not be able to control those people. So I made an agreement with the old man to give me another ten years."

Ah Yi lived up to my expectations. He was very capable and finally became able to stand on his own, leading the company to unprecedented glory. I no longer had to worry about him. But I had other worries, namely his marriage.

His parents died early, and he never experienced the most ordinary yet essential thing in life: love. He had no awareness of it, and the accidental death of his parents cast a deep shadow over him. Over time, he became cold and aloof. Therefore, when I saw that he had feelings for Zheng Yuanxi, even though I never liked Zheng Yuanxi, I didn't strongly oppose it. I even agreed to his wanting to marry Zheng Yuanxi. Later, when Zheng Yuanxi acted recklessly, I still turned a blind eye. I thought that if he broke up with Zheng Yuanxi, he would probably never find someone he liked again in his life, and he would be alone until the end.

The old lady had already started crying.

Gu Zhiyao immediately felt even more sorry for her and grabbed her thin hand, saying, "Grandma He, don't cry, don't be sad."

The old lady shook her head, her eyes filled with reluctance and deep regret as she looked at Gu Zhiyao. "I've always hoped to have a gentle and virtuous granddaughter-in-law like you. I've also tried to find ways to get you to forgive Ayi and be with him, but it seems that God doesn't want that. So I'm very sad, and I don't know what to do. My health is indeed deteriorating day by day. I don't even know when I'll leave this world, but I'm still trying my best to hold on, hoping to live one more day, hoping to see Ayi with someone by his side. Zhiyao, can't you really give him another chance?"

"Grandma He..."

“I know I shouldn’t make things difficult for you, but I really have no other choice. Ayi is my grandson whom I can’t let go of. And you, Zhiyao, can you tell me if you can really let go of Ayi completely? Do you really have no feelings for him at all? You loved Ayi so much. Love for someone doesn’t just disappear. Even though you’ve been hurt so much, I still believe that the love in your heart still exists. After all, you are such a good child, and your love will remain unchanged forever.”

The old lady gripped Gu Zhiyao's hand tightly, looking at her with pleading eyes. Gu Zhiyao was in a state of confusion, her heart pounding, and she didn't know what to do.

After a while, the old lady continued, "Your grandfather and I went through a lot of misunderstandings and hardships back then. We argued, complained, and even couldn't stand each other. But in the end, we still made it through. When he left, I suddenly felt like my life had collapsed. This was the person I loved my whole life, the person I relied on and relied on for companionship. Suddenly, he was gone. During that time, I often couldn't sleep. I was very tired, but I just couldn't fall asleep. I moved a chair to the living room and sat there, thinking about all the little things we had spent together. Although many times it wasn't so perfect, it always made me think about him. I know that's love."

To have someone love you, and to love that person in return, is the most desirable and precious thing in a person's life. Zhiyao, I'm saying this not just for Ayi, but also because I hope you can be loved like your grandmother and live a happy life. You've been through so much, and I believe you both understand even more what is precious, especially Ayi.

My grandson, don't let his usual aloofness and coldness fool you. Once he falls in love with you, the happiness will be unparalleled. Grandma hopes this precious happiness will happen to you. Don't rush to answer Grandma. Think carefully first: do you want to give Ayi a chance? Do you want to give yourself a chance?

“Okay, Grandma He, I promise I’ll think about it seriously. And thank you!” Gu Zhiyao quickly replied.

The old lady's expression softened, and a hint of relief and joy appeared on her face. "Silly girl, don't be so polite. We're destined to meet, and we hit it off immediately. I like you very much. Ayi is my most beloved grandson. I hope you two can both be happy and fulfilled, so I can leave in peace. Come, help me lie down."

Gu Zhiyao quickly supported the old lady's arm, carefully laid her down on the bed, and covered her with a blanket.

“Your grandfather, though not the best man in the world, is the man I love the most. I miss him so much. More than twenty years have passed in the blink of an eye. He must have been waiting for me for a long time. I guess he complains every day about why I haven’t gone to see him yet. Hmm, I’m going to go see him. I’m afraid if I keep putting it off, he’ll really lose his temper. Don’t be fooled by how gentle and loving he is to me, how he’s reluctant to raise his voice to me. When he gets angry, he can be quite frightening. So, I can’t let him get angry again.”

"Old man, wait a little longer. Let me settle things with Ayi and make sure someone is taking care of him and keeping him company before I come to you. We can spend our lives together, loving each other dearly. We can't let our grandson grow old alone, can we?"

"Wait a little longer, I'll be there soon."

The old woman murmured to herself, then her voice grew softer and softer until it disappeared completely, leaving only the sound of her steady breathing.

Gu Zhiyao silently watched everything before her. Seeing the old woman's white hair, wrinkled face, and frail body, she felt as if she were seeing a bright candle, burning tenaciously, but slowly going out.

Immediately, tears streamed down her face as she wept bitterly.