Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, Xiao Xiao and Xiao Yao are already one year old. In order to celebrate the children's birthday, Xiao Yichen specially ordered a big cake and invited Dr. Lin to his home for dinner.

"Mengmeng, how are you feeling recently? Are you feeling unwell?" Doctor Lin asked at the dinner table. Doctor Lin has been concerned about Chu Mengmeng's health since she gave birth.

"I'm fine, but sometimes I feel a little tired." Chu Mengmeng said with a smile, looking at the two children playing in the stroller with gentle eyes.

"Bringing up children is hard work, but seeing them grow up day by day makes me feel very satisfied." Doctor Lin said with emotion, "By the way, when was your last prenatal checkup?"

"I just did it last month and everything went fine." Chu Mengmeng said.

"That's good, but to be on the safe side, you should go to the hospital for a detailed checkup." Doctor Lin suggested, "After all, your body hasn't fully recovered yet, so you can't be careless."

Chu Mengmeng originally wanted to say no, but when she saw Xiao Yichen and Doctor Lin looking at her with concern, she nodded and agreed.

The next day, Xiao Yichen accompanied Chu Mengmeng to the town hospital. The examination went smoothly, but when the doctor walked out of the diagnosis room with the report and frowned, Xiao Yichen's heart sank.

"Doctor, how is my wife's health?" Xiao Yichen asked anxiously.

The doctor was silent for a moment before he slowly said, "Based on the test results, the fetus may have some health problems and needs further diagnosis."

"What?!" Xiao Yichen only felt a buzzing in his head, as if a thunder exploded in his ears.

Although Chu Mengmeng didn't say anything, her face turned pale. Her hand tightly grasped Xiao Yichen's arm, her fingertips were cold.

The next few days were like a year for Xiao Yichen and Chu Mengmeng. They were anxious and rushed to various hospitals with their children, just to get a definite answer.

However, fate seemed to play a cruel joke on them. The final diagnosis confirmed the doctor's guess that there were indeed serious problems with the children's bodies.

“How could this happen…” When Chu Mengmeng heard the news, her eyes went dark and she almost fainted.

"Mengmeng, don't be afraid, I'm here." Xiao Yichen hugged Chu Mengmeng tightly and said in a trembling voice, "We will face it together. No matter what happens, I will be with you."

His heart was also filled with anxiety and fear, but he knew that now was not the time for him to fall. He was a husband, a father, and the backbone of the family. He had to be strong and give strength to his wife and children.

After returning home, Xiao Yichen suppressed his grief and told the news to Doctor Lin. Doctor Lin was also shocked and regretful after hearing it.

"Is there still hope of curing the children's illness?" Xiao Yichen asked with red eyes.

Doctor Lin was silent for a long time before he slowly shook his head and said in a heavy tone: "With the current level of medical care, I'm afraid..."

Before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by the sound of light footsteps. Xiao Xiao and Xiao Yao staggered out of the room, holding their favorite toys in their hands.

"Mom, why are you crying?" Xiao Yao walked to Chu Mengmeng, stretched out her chubby little hands, and gently wiped the tears from her face.

"Mom is fine, there's just sand in her eyes." Chu Mengmeng held back her tears, forced a smile, and hugged Xiao Yao in her arms.

Xiao Xiao also walked to Xiao Yichen, raised his little head, and said in a baby voice: "Dad, what's wrong with you? Are you unhappy?"

Xiao Yichen looked at the two innocent children in front of him, feeling mixed emotions. He squatted down, hugged the children in his arms, and said in a hoarse voice: "Dad is fine, Dad is just..."

He choked and could no longer speak.

The room was completely silent, with only the children's tender voices echoing in the air.

…The room was completely silent, with only the children’s tender voices echoing in the air.

Xiao Xiao and Xiao Yao seemed to feel their parents' sadness. They stopped making noise and just quietly snuggled up to their parents. Xiao Yao gently stroked Chu Mengmeng's cheek with her chubby little hands and said in a baby voice, "Mom, don't cry. Yaoyao will sing a song for you, okay? Yaoyao sings so beautifully!"

Xiao Xiao also echoed, "Yes, Mom, I will dance for you, and I can even spin in circles!"

As he spoke, Xiao Xiao stood up shakily, imitating the way adults danced, twisting his body awkwardly. He fell from time to time, but got up firmly and continued his "performance".

Seeing the innocent appearance of the children, the haze in Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen's hearts seemed to dissipate a little. They held back their tears and encouraged the children with a smile.

Doctor Lin was filled with emotion as she watched this scene. She sighed softly and said to Chu Mengmeng, "Mengmeng, I know you are worried now, but you have to be strong for the children. Although the children's illness is difficult, it is not completely hopeless. Medical technology is advancing with each passing day, and maybe a miracle will happen."

"Doctor Lin, what you mean is..." Chu Mengmeng raised her head, a glimmer of hope in her eyes.

"My suggestion is that you should go to a large hospital in the provincial capital for a more comprehensive and detailed examination and listen to the experts' opinions," said Doctor Lin. "Perhaps there is still hope."

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen looked at each other and saw hope in each other's eyes. Yes, as long as there is a glimmer of hope, they will not give up.

The next morning, Xiao Yichen took Chu Mengmeng and the children to the provincial capital. Along the way, Chu Mengmeng held Xiao Yichen's hand tightly, her palms full of sweat. Her heart was full of anxiety and fear, but she kept telling herself to believe in the doctor and believe in miracles.

After arriving at the provincial hospital, they immediately made an appointment with a specialist. After a long wait, it was finally Chu Mengmeng's turn. The specialist carefully asked about Chu Mengmeng's condition and checked all the examination reports she had done in the town hospital.

"From the current situation, the children's illness is indeed complicated, but I need to do some further examinations to confirm it." The expert pondered for a moment and said, "How about this, you go and complete the hospitalization procedures first, and I will arrange time to examine the children as soon as possible."

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen's hearts were hanging again. They walked out of the clinic silently and walked slowly in the hospital corridor.

"Yi Chen..." Chu Mengmeng called softly, with a hint of trembling in her voice.

Xiao Yichen stopped, turned around, hugged Chu Mengmeng in his arms, and said softly: "Don't be afraid, everything will be fine."

They hugged each other tightly, as if they could draw strength from each other.

At the end of the corridor, a window was open. Outside the window, the sun was shining brightly and the sky was clear blue.

However, there was no light in Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen's eyes...

... Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen's footsteps were heavy, and every step was like stepping on cotton, weak and powerless. They came to the hospital garden, found a secluded corner, and sat in silence.

The sun shines through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled shadows, and the breeze brings bursts of flower fragrance, but this beautiful scenery can't dispel the haze in their hearts. Chu Mengmeng clasped her hands together, closed her eyes, and moved her lips slightly, praying silently. She prayed to God over and over in her heart, praying that her children would be safe.

Xiao Yichen sat quietly beside her, looking at her tenderly. He knew that at this moment, any words seemed pale and powerless, and all he could do was to accompany her silently and give her strength.

Time passed by minute by minute, as if a century had passed. Finally, the door of the expert's office opened, and they immediately stood up and walked over quickly.

"Doctor, how are you? My children..." Chu Mengmeng's voice trembled slightly because of nervousness.

The expert pushed up his glasses and said solemnly, "After our examination, the children's conditions are more complicated than we expected..."

Before he finished speaking, Chu Mengmeng felt a black screen in front of her eyes and almost fainted. Xiao Yichen quickly supported her and asked anxiously: "Doctor, just tell me, what's going on?"

The expert sighed and said, "The children's genes are abnormal, which has caused problems with their organ development. This situation is very rare, and we cannot determine the specific cause..."

"Then...is there still hope?" Chu Mengmeng's voice trembled violently, and her eyes were full of despair.

The expert was silent for a moment, then said, "At present, the hope of treatment is very slim..."

Hearing this, Chu Mengmeng's body shook and her vision blurred. She felt that her world collapsed at this moment, and all her hopes turned into bubbles.

Xiao Yichen held her hand tightly, his eyes filled with sadness and pain. But he knew that now was not the time to be sad, he had to be strong for Mengmeng and the children.

"Doctor, no matter what, please do your best to save my children!" Xiao Yichen's voice was hoarse and firm.

The expert nodded and said, "We will do our best. But you also have to be mentally prepared..."

Chu Mengmeng leaned weakly in Xiao Yichen's arms, tears falling silently. She looked down at her slightly bulging belly, her heart filled with sadness and despair.

"No, I can't give up, my children..." Chu Mengmeng murmured to herself, with a gleam of determination in her eyes.

Chu Mengmeng took a deep breath and tried to calm her frantic heartbeat. She gently stroked her belly with trembling hands, and her eyes gradually became firm. "Doctor, no matter what the result is, I will not give up my child. Even if there is only a glimmer of hope, I will try it!" She said firmly, like a seedling standing tenaciously in a storm.

Xiao Yichen hugged Chu Mengmeng with heartache, gently stroked her hair with his chin, and gave her silent comfort and support. "Doctor, we will actively cooperate with the treatment and do everything possible to protect our child." He spoke in a steady tone, his eyes revealing an unshakable belief.

The expert was deeply touched by the couple's love for their child. He pushed his glasses and softened his tone. "I will do my best and help you contact other experts for consultation to discuss treatment plans together."

On the way back from the hospital, the atmosphere in the car was extremely dull and depressing. Chu Mengmeng looked at the passing scenery outside the window, with a lot of thoughts in her mind. She recalled the things she had experienced after crossing into this world. From the initial confusion and helplessness to the current happiness and contentment, she had always been grateful and cherished the hard-won happiness. Now, the sudden change broke the peace of life and made her fall into deep anxiety and uneasiness again.

While driving, Xiao Yichen observed Chu Mengmeng's expression with his peripheral vision. His fingers gripping the steering wheel turned slightly white, and his heart was also filled with worry and anxiety. He knew that at this moment, any words seemed pale and powerless, and only practical actions could bring real comfort and support to Chu Mengmeng.

After returning home, Xiao Yichen contacted Dr. Lin as soon as possible and asked in detail about Chu Mengmeng's physical condition and precautions. He listened carefully to every detail, fearing that he would miss any key information. Dr. Lin repeatedly told him to maintain an optimistic attitude and create a relaxed and happy environment for Chu Mengmeng, which would be conducive to her physical recovery and the healthy development of the fetus.

In the following days, Xiao Yichen handed over all the affairs of the store to the staff, and devoted himself to taking care of Chu Mengmeng and the children's daily life. He prepared various nutritious and delicious foods for Chu Mengmeng, chatted with her and walked with her, told her stories and listened to music, and did everything possible to keep her in a happy mood.

Time passed day by day in the anxious waiting, and the day of reexamination finally arrived. Xiao Yichen accompanied Chu Mengmeng to the hospital again, anxiously waiting for the doctor's verdict. The corridor was filled with the smell of disinfectant, and the clock on the wall ticked, as if knocking on their hearts, and every tick was like a heavy hammer hitting their hearts... "Mengmeng, don't worry, everything will be fine." Xiao Yichen held Chu Mengmeng's hand tightly and comforted her softly, but his slightly trembling voice exposed his inner tension and anxiety.

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