The Terrifying Truth Behind Jane Gu's Pregnancy

Cecilia Gu looked at Charles Yin with uneasy eyes. "What... does that mean?"

Suddenly, Charles Yin reached out and pulled Cecilia Gu tightly into his arms, holding her with such intensity.

Cecilia Gu was startled!

"Charles, say something!" Cecilia Gu asked urgently.

"You'll know soon enough. Let Mom enjoy her lunch for now." Charles Yin gently stroked Cecilia Gu's head. "Cici, I'm sorry. I failed to protect your mother! I'm so sorry!!"

A chill swept through Cecilia Gu's heart.

What on earth had happened?

Why was she still so lost and confused?

But Charles was right.

Her mother was so happy today. She had to let her enjoy a joyful lunch.

"Cheer up, Mom will notice if you're upset." Charles Yin reached out and pinched Cecilia Gu's cheek gently. "Trust me, no matter what happens, I'll never leave you."

Cecilia Gu looked at Charles Yin in confusion. They'd been talking about Mom—why did he suddenly turn the focus to her?

But Charles Yin didn’t give her a chance to ask more. He took her hand and led her to the bathroom to wash up.

Back at the dining table, a feast was laid out before her, but Cecilia Gu found no taste in the food.

Seeing Cecilia Gu had little appetite, Jane Gu couldn’t help but ask, “Cici, do you not like the food?”

Cecilia Gu shook her head and smiled. "Of course not. I'm just worried Mom might feel nauseous, so I got distracted. I think I forgot to bring her appetite medicine."

Jane Gu smiled even more warmly. "No, it's my first pregnancy, but I don't feel sick at all! Do you think this is a blessing from above?"

Cecilia Gu's eyes flickered.

A blessing... from above...

How could it be a blessing? It was clearly a punishment...

Heaven must be punishing me, and that's why it's happening to Mom.

Under the table, Charles Yin squeezed Cecilia Gu's fingers tightly, but to Jane Gu he said, "Cici's been gaining weight a bit quickly lately, so she's trying not to eat too much. The doctors have already planned out her nutrition, so as long as she follows their advice, she'll be fine. Mom, you should eat more. Cici is always worried about your appetite."

"Alright, alright." Jane Gu was reassured by Charles Yin's explanation and smiled. "Cici, don't just think about keeping your figure. The baby's nutrition is the most important thing."

Cecilia Gu nodded absentmindedly, her mind a tangled mess.

"Got it, Mom." After only a few bites, Cecilia Gu said, "Mom, I'm a bit tired. I think I want to take a nap."

"I'll go with you." Charles Yin put down his chopsticks as well and said to Jane Gu, "Mom, make sure you eat plenty."

Jane Gu felt something was off with the two of them, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.

Back in their room, Cecilia Gu couldn't help but ask, "What did you mean earlier about letting both moms meet?"

Charles Yin took a deep breath. "Cici... we're married now. It's best if we're honest about everything, right?"

Cecilia Gu nodded slowly.

Do you... know your true identity?" Charles Yin looked at Cecilia Gu cautiously as he asked.

Sure enough, Cecilia Gu's expression changed dramatically.

"And then?" Cecilia Gu retorted.

"Cici, some things can't be hidden anymore." Charles Yin gently rubbed Cecilia Gu's head as he explained, "Mom's pregnancy wasn't an accident—it was intentional."

Cecilia Gu grew more and more confused.

What did that even mean?

"Someone wants to use Jane Gu to force you back to the Yun Family." Charles Yin sighed. He knew the Yun Family's secret was about to explode and could only choose to be honest.

"What do you mean?" Cecilia Gu calmed down. "Charles, just tell me directly."

"Marlon is one of the Yun Family matriarch's people." Charles Yin answered, eyes lowered. "A just checked Marlon's signal—he's at the Yun Family now."

Cecilia Gu staggered and sat on the bed, her face full of disbelief.

Marlon is one of the Yun Family matriarch's people??

How could that be?

How is that possible?

Cecilia Gu took a deep breath and said to Charles Yin, "Keep going."

Mom used to be one of the Yun Family matriarch's people. When she left the Yun Family, she took a drug that made her infertile for life. That's why..." Charles Yin trailed off, unable to continue.

Suddenly, Cecilia Gu understood everything!

Cecilia Gu clearly remembered the Yun Family matriarch once said she would definitely return to the Yun Family!

She was so certain then. Cecilia thought she was just overconfident.

Today, she finally understood that from the very beginning, she had been led by the nose...

Mom was one of the Yun Family matriarch's people. When she left the Yun Family, she took the drug to become infertile for life, all just to wait for Cecilia's birth and send her to be raised by the matriarch.

Only because she couldn't have children would the Yun Family feel safe entrusting me to her.

But why?

If the Yun Family cared so much about me, why did they let me fend for myself in the Gu Family?

Marlon is one of the Yun Family matriarch's people. His appearance was no accident—it was inevitable!

So, all these years, every little thing that happened to me in the Gu Family, the Yun Family matriarch saw it all.

She knew everything, yet did nothing!

She watched me narrowly escape death, watched me get bullied, watched me struggle step by step...

Then, when I finally managed to break free from the Gu Family, she arranged for Marlon to be by Mom's side.

She calculated that Mom had just divorced and was emotionally vulnerable. If someone showed her care and concern...

Heh heh... Grandma, you really are a schemer!

My whole life has been within your calculations!

You plan to use these tricks to force me back to the Yun Family?

No, that's probably not enough! You must have another trick up your sleeve, right?

Charles Yin looked at Cecilia Gu as if she had been struck by lightning, feeling a wave of heartache.

Cecilia Gu gently closed her eyes, tears streaming down as her shoulders shook. She just couldn't hold back her emotions anymore.

All of this was just too absurd.

Charles Yin hugged Cecilia Gu and kept apologizing, "Cici, I'm sorry. If I had investigated Marlon's identity earlier, maybe none of this would have happened."

Cecilia Gu gently shook her head. "This has nothing to do with you. Actually, I already guessed the Yun Family matriarch would target me, but I didn't expect her to do it through Mom. Yes, I'm the Yun Family's daughter. She's forcing me to come home, forcing me to accept my identity. But I really don't understand—why? Why must I return to the Yun Family?"

So, as long as you video call Yun Family's parents, everything will be clear.' Charles Yin's eyes were deep as he looked at Cecilia Gu's state, feeling deeply distressed.

But this matter was bound to erupt sooner or later.

Maybe it's not a bad thing for it to erupt now.

Wait, you said my mom could never get pregnant... then this child is...' Cecilia Gu's uneasiness grew stronger. 'Was it the Yun Family's doing?'

Strictly speaking, it was the Yun Family matriarch's arrangement. The drug's effect wore off after twenty-four years, so she could conceive. But after years of medication, her body couldn't handle pregnancy. Plus, this child has hemolytic disease... Both mother and child are at great risk. The chances of the child being born are slim. That's why I suggested you have Yun Family's parents video call Jane Gu as soon as possible and see if there's any remedy. After all, the drug came from the Yun Family, so maybe they have a solution. Time is running out, Cici. Even with the best medical care, only one life can be saved.' Charles Yin explained patiently.

Cecilia Gu's eyes became unfocused for a moment.

She still found it hard to believe.

But reality left her no room to escape.

I understand now. I know what I have to do.' Cecilia Gu answered softly, her eyes lowered, lashes hiding the pain and anxiety in her gaze. 'I get what you mean. Maybe this is the best solution. It's also the path the Yun Family matriarch wants me to take. It's like she programmed everything, and I can only follow her plan. Unless I could ignore Mom's life... But I can't. I can't ignore her life being held in someone else's hands.'

Charles Yin sighed. "I remember Grandma once said, when it comes to scheming, the Yun Family matriarch may not be that scary. But in terms of tactics, Grandma admits she's outmatched."

So they were old acquaintances after all.' Cecilia Gu gave a bitter smile. 'All of this really feels like a dream.'

Yeah...' Charles Yin gently hugged Cecilia Gu. 'I'll have A prepare the computer for the video call.'

Cecilia Gu nodded.

She took a deep breath.

Since she couldn't escape, she would face it bravely!