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Love Finds Its Way Back

Summary:

What if Shen Wenlang never knew that Gao Tu was pregnant with his child three years ago?
He still believes Gao Tu is a Beta, unaware that he’s the Omega he spent that night with in the X Hotel.

Their story ended when Gao Tu resigned, saying his Omega was pregnant.
Three years later, they meet again.

Shen Wenlang, who once searched for him like a madman, has finally come to terms with his feelings.
Now he’s willing to steal Gao Tu back from that supposed Omega, even if it means adopting their child.

But love doesn’t come easy for Shen Wenlang.
He can chase him, protect him, and raise their child, yet the hardest part is still learning how to say I love you.

Notes:

This idea has been running in my mind for ages — so many what ifs like fr!
Please bear with my grammar since English isn’t my first language. Comments and kudos are highly appreciated.

(See the end of the work for more notes.)

Chapter 1

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Three years had passed since he disappeared, leaving Shen Wenlang with a lie. That his "Omega" was pregnant, he had said— and in truth, it had been him all along.

 

"My Omega is pregnant." 

"What?" 

"I need to take care of them." 

"Gao tu... Because of that Omega— you're leaving me and the company!?"

 

No. In fact, he would have want to stay by his side forever. Endured this unrequited love for years. Silently watched him grow more successful. Watched him fall in love, even if it meant sacrificing his own heart, even if it meant risking his own health.

But that was three years ago.

Now he has Lele.

He would do anything for him. Anything to make sure Lele never had to go through what he went through. He did not need to feel ashamed of his gender. He did not need to hide his identity. Gao Tu’s father might have sold him if he had known he was an Omega, but that would never happen to Lele. Even if he were the only parent by his side, the love he carried would be enough. Enough to make him feel the warmth, the safety, the completeness of a family. 

Ever since the risky pregnancy he had insisted on, despite how dangerous and unsafe it was, his body began to weaken. He didn’t have the same vigor he once had. The life in him felt waning now, tempered by all that he had gone through.

After Gao Qing was discharged from the hospital and him resigned, she insisted on taking care of them, saying it was her way of repaying everything he had sacrificed for her over the years. But for Gao Tu, it was his responsibility— she was family.

So much had happened in those years, and he could say that he was content as long as Lele was by his side. Nothing could ever replace that.

 

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"Baobei, your birthday is about to come. What does my Baobei wants?" Tu asked his son endearingly. 

Lele climb onto his lap and hugged his papa. "I only want to spend my birthday with you and Auntie Qing." 

Gao Tu’s heart melted. His son was so thoughtful, wanting only to spend his birthday with him and his Auntie Qing. But he wanted his day to be extra special. He had saved up money to buy the Mickey Mouse toy he had been eyeing every time they went to the mall. Lele never asked, understanding the financial situation they had, But he didn’t have to live that way. He had raised his son to be considerate, but he would not hold back. He would spoil Lele and buy him everything he wished for.

"Hmm... Are you sure?" Tu asked his son. Lele tighten his hugged to his papa and nodded.

"Yes papa. Don't be away again, like last time. Auntie Qing and me will be angry again. Grrr!"

Gao Tu laughed. He had spent three afternoons working a side hustle to prepare for Lele’s upcoming birthday. He didn’t have a permanent job, and his sister insisted on handling everything. He had begged her countless times to let him help with the expenses, but she refused, saying he should think about his health first. When Qing found out, she was furious and scolded him in front of Lele. Now, his son was scolding him too, just like his Auntie Qing. 

Okay, whatever my Lele says, Papa will listen.” Gao Tu kissed his temple and hugged him tight, feeling his son’s little arms squeeze back.

Lele’s birthday was in just two days. Quing had offered Gao Tu a budget for a small food celebration, but he had refused. This time, he wanted to do it himself to put in the effort for his child. Qing had understood, smiling at his determination.

Gao Tu spread the birthday theme options in front of Lele and waited. His son’s eyes lit up immediately, and he pointed eagerly at a picture of Mickey Mouse on his cellphone. He had been obsessed with Mickey Mouse, watching every show on TV whenever he could. Gao Tu smiled and clicked the order button. It should arrive tomorrow and he couldn’t wait to see the joy on Lele’s face.

It was only one day before Lele’s birthday. Lele was practically bouncing with excitement, even insisting on helping his Papa blow up the balloons. Gao Tu busied himself with the decorations and gathered all the ingredients he needed for the little celebration.

As his son chattered endlessly about how excited he was for tomorrow, Gao Tu listened with a full heart, smiling at every word. His little Lele deserved the world, and he would do everything to give it to him.

Finally, it was the day Lele had been waiting for. Gao Qing had taken a day off to help him organize his son’s mini celebration. He busied himself with the food, decorations, and everything else, with Quing by his side.

In the middle of arranging the dishes on the table, he suddenly remembered something.

“Qing, can you take over this for a while? I have to go somewhere,” he said.

“Of course. Where are you going?” Qing asked curiously.

Gao Tu leaned close and whispered in her ear. “I’m going to buy that Mickey Mouse toy Lele has been eyeing.”

Qing smiled. “Go ahead. I’m sure Lele will be so happy. Don’t worry about anything here.”

“Thank you. I have to go,” he replied.

Even though he was sweaty from all the preparations and still hadn’t changed clothes, he rushed to the mall as fast as he could, hoping to return before Lele woke and found out.

As he entered the mall, he darted straight for the toy section. He knew the toys here were expensive, but that was exactly why he had worked so hard— to be able to give Lele exactly what he wanted.

As his eyes landed on that very specific Mickey Mouse toy, he realized it was the last one left and thankfully, he was just about to grab it when a long hand shot out of the same box.

He firmly held the box. No— he wouldn’t let go. He had to get this first. This was for his son’s birthday. He turned toward the man who was also reaching for it, but the man looked at him first. He froze. He didn’t even have the chance to utter the word he was about to say. It was as if his world had completely stopped.

What should he do?

Run?

Snatch it away?

Hello?

Say “This is for your son, idiot. Give it to me.”

He had saved up for this gift for days. For Shen Wenlang, it probably cost nothing. Shows how their worlds were so different. He should just hand it over and leave him alone.

But he didn’t know why he couldn’t move. Memories, scars, and pain came flooding back like a flash, yet through it all, his love for him still stood out above everything.

“Gao Tu…” His voice was hoarse.

“M-Mr. Shen.”