Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Chapter 1268

After Mrs. Lewis said this, she asked Liberty, “Liberty, how often do you see Duncan? He’s good buddies with your brother–in–law so I figured you see him from time to time. If you have the chance, please help me persuade and convince him to see Lily, alright?”

Liberty smiled and assured her, “Mrs. Lewis, I’d be glad to help you out. Mr. Lewis is a wonderful person and I do see him now and then, but I’m not sure if I could influence him that much.

“He comes to my place for breakfast most mornings and likes to play with my son. Next time he comes over, I’ll try to put in a good word for Lily and sway him to see her more often.

“But I just have to tell you that there’s no guarantee, especially since our relationship for the most part is just that of a shop owner and a tenant. If you as his mother could not do much to sway him, I don’t think my words would have a much greater effect either.”

Mrs. Lewis considered this and said, “You make a good point. Still, if he shows up for breakfast tomorrow, have a quick chat with him and try to bring up Lily’s name. See what he thinks about her.

“I’m going to take Lily to Wiltspoon Hotel tomorrow, to attend the Marshalls banquet tomorrow night, I was hoping Duncan would join us.”

going to attend the banquet as well, except he was going to attend by himself. He was

a lone wolf out there and was rather detached from

people saw him and his family as separate entities.

Mrs. Lewis a favor, especially considering the old lady’s

to assure Mrs. Lewis that she could convince Duncan to attend the

strictly between the pair

Lewis promptly stuffed Lily’s picture into her bag and rose to bid a curt farewell,” Liberty, I’ll stop taking your time. You have a business

smiling the entire time, “Be careful on your way

Lewis waved goodbye to Liberty

opened the door and burrowed inside before the car drove away in no

customers after the car had driven

to pick up