Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Chapter 256

Zachary only came out of the bathroom when he heard Shawn’s footsteps fade into the distance.

and He was thankful for two things right then and there. One for Nana calling him over, two for himself resisting his pride and taking the out that Nana offered him. Otherwise, Shawn would have the chance to be alone with Serenity.

Shawn walked out of the bookshop, got into his car, and drove away. However, just as he reached a junction, he stopped his car and called Serenity.

Serenity quickly picked up his call.

“What’s up, Shawn?”

“Serenity, are you free later? Around 7:30 pm.”

“Why?”

Serenity did not say if she was free but instead straightforwardly asked him why.

Shawn hesitated before saying, “I have to attend a business reception at Wiltspoon. Hotel in a while. I need a female companion. You know me, I don’t have a girlfriend yet, so I wanted to ask for your help to accompany me to the reception.”

still waiting in the bookshop. to have dinner with me.”

younger brother, but Zachary misunderstood her and thought she was treating Shawn

chances of her being alone with Shawn, or even better, if there

were not alone together, but Zachary still managed to misunderstand after seeing them and thinking she was cheating on him with

someone who could not wait to find her next

and proceeded to beg. “Serenity, are you really going to eat dinner all the way till seven o’clock

“Must you

I still have to watch the shop. And anyway, I’m married. Shawn, I’ve always treated

I were to accompany you to this business reception,

man at all and only did think of him

Shawn from feeling hurt to hear her actually say it out loud, that she only saw him as a younger

to get into a shotgun marriage

was no such

off by the fact that he was three years younger than her.

his heart, but still could not help

said that Serenity and her husband had signed an agreement and would divorce after half

she was divorced, he would definitely confess his feelings

just what they think. Who cares what they say? Our consciences are