He had mentally prepared himself for the future, yet still clung to a shred of hope.
When the final judgment came, the sky turned gray, and life lost its color.
A convicted prisoner can still appeal.
But he could only accept his fate.
Cici, Cici...
The person lying in bed seemed to hear a distant call. Her eyelashes trembled, and her fingers twitched.
Her lashes fluttered faster and faster, and suddenly her breathing grew rapid.
Beep, beep, beep...
The machine monitoring Cecilia Gu's vital signs suddenly sounded an alarm.
The next second, a dozen people rushed in, fully equipped, surrounding Cecilia Gu and checking her vital signs one by one.
“Normal.”
“Normal.”
“Normal.”
Each person was responsible for one check, reporting their results as they finished.
Every indicator was normal.
That meant... Cecilia Gu was about to wake up!
Charles Yin couldn’t enter; he could only wait outside.
Waiting outside with Charles were members of the Yin Family and the Yun Family.
After waiting a whole month, the day had finally arrived.
No one felt certain about what would happen.
At the end of those scenes, a name slowly appeared before my eyes: Yun Xi.
So, my name is Yun Xi...
But why does a voice deep inside tell me this isn't my only name?
Then, what is my other name?
Why does my heart ache whenever I try to remember that name?
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Or... have I lost something...
While Cecilia Gu was in a deep coma, undergoing surgery by the entire team of scientists at the research institute, the child was brought out.
“Congratulations, everyone. The young master is healthy and safe.” The head nurse handed Ethan Yin to Grandma Yin.
Grandma Yin was so overwhelmed that her whole body trembled as she took the baby.
Ethan Yin was stunningly beautiful the moment he was born.
Normally, newborns are wrinkled and not very cute.
But Ethan Yin was born with smooth, rosy skin and a full head of jet-black hair.
“Good, good, good. My great-grandson, this is my great-grandson!” Grandma Yin said excitedly. “Charles, look, this is your son.”
Charles only glanced at Ethan Yin from a distance, not coming forward.
He turned to the nurse and asked, “How much longer until the young madam wakes up?”
The head nurse looked sad and answered softly, “We don’t know. Right now, the Grant Family’s research institute is handling all of her treatment. She’s still unconscious...”
Charles staggered and grabbed Xiao Heng’s arm.
His Cici had already forgotten him...
Mrs. Yun slowly walked over, took the child in her arms, and solemnly handed him to Charles: “This is my grandson, and also your son. He is the child my daughter gave her life for. I hope you will treat him well. The Grant Family owes the Yin Family nothing now. Charles, for the sake of you calling me ‘Mom,’ for the sake of a mother who has lost her daughter, let Cici go.”
“Mom, what do you mean by this?” Charles didn’t take Ethan Yin. The pain in his narrow eyes was impossible to hide: “I won’t get a divorce. I absolutely won’t sign!”
“When you destroyed the Grant Family, we became mortal enemies.” Mrs. Yun said firmly, “I will take my daughter with me! No one can stop me! Even though you ruined the Grant Family, if you really try to stop me, I’ll risk my life and our family’s centuries-old legacy to take her back! If you truly want my daughter to hate you, then go ahead and try to stop me!”
Mr. Yun also spoke up: “Don’t think the Grant Family only has four hundred years of history—we’ve been around for over a thousand generations! When the family was founded, do you think we were nobodies? Do you really think we lack strength? Without strength, how could we have built this family? The true origins of the Grant Family go back to before the Common Era, with thousands of years of heritage. Do you really think we’re afraid of you? We compromised, we gave in, only because our daughter was with the Yin Family. I thought my concessions would bring her peace and safety, but this is how the Yin Family treats my daughter? She was carrying your child, and you nearly killed her! Charles, where does your confidence come from?”
“Don’t let Cici hate you.” Mrs. Yun continued, “Our families are even now.”
Charles’s face turned instantly pale.
He was invincible in the business world, a conqueror on the battlefield.
But when it came to love, he couldn’t even protect the woman he loved.
He felt utterly defeated.
Mrs. Yin came over, pushing a wheelchair, and took the child from Mrs. Yun. She spoke gently: “I always keep my promises. Whether Cici and Charles divorce or not, I’ll always consider her my daughter-in-law. Since this is Cici’s decision, we should respect it. I’ll have my assistant prepare the divorce papers and send them to the Grant Family.”
“Mom!” Charles said softly, but couldn’t say anything more.
Grandma Yun, who hadn’t spoken the whole time, turned and left with the help of her assistant.
At this moment, there was nothing left for her to say.
Because everything was moving forward according to the rules of fate.
Charles finally reached out and took Ethan Yin in his arms.
This was the son he had with Cici.
Cici, I promise you.
I will raise our child and watch him grow up.
Cici, promise me.
Before I find you again, don’t give your heart to anyone else.
I don’t want another lifetime—I want you in this one!
Even if you forget me, even if you forget everyone.
I’ll make you fall in love with me all over again!
At that moment, Ethan Yin suddenly opened his eyes—clear, bright blue eyes gazed at Charles.
The natural bond between father and son instantly awakened Charles’s tenderness and resolve.
“Ethan, hurry and grow up. Bring your mom back to us, okay?” Charles said softly. “The three of us will be together again!”
Cecilia Gu lay in bed for an entire month.
After leaving the operating room, she was transferred directly to the intensive care unit.
She stayed in the ICU for a full month.
If not for her breathing, it was hard to believe she was still alive.
Charles came to the hospital every day, gazing at Cecilia Gu through the glass, hoping she would wake up, yet fearing that moment.
To love each other but not be able to recognize each other—that’s a torment beyond words.
The Yun Family Secret Medicine truly was powerful.
Her failing organs were restored to normal function by the extraordinary power of the Yun Family Secret Medicine.
Every drop of blood in Cecilia Gu’s body was replaced several times, tens of thousands of units flushing out all diseased cells.
Only after all her vital signs returned to normal was she moved to a regular ward for observation.
Charles stood at the window, watching Cecilia Gu. Dr. Grant said she should wake up today.
Would she really forget who she was when she woke up?
Charles didn’t dare to think about it.
At this moment, Charles suddenly understood the mindset of prisoners awaiting judgment.