Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Kathryn’s words were a direct echo of Clarissa’s, blunt and without any pretense. She didn’t bother giving them any respect, showing the same strength that the women of the Farrell family were known for.

Marco silently grumbled about Kathryn. He couldn’t help but think Holden was the only one who could truly endure such strong-willed women. If Holden were a Ninja Turtle, they were the little Ninja Turtles, forced to obey and endure under Clarissa’s overpowering influence.

“Kathryn, we’re family,” Marco said.

“You’ve never treated me like family,” Kathryn responded coldly. “In your eyes, the only daughter and sister you have is Shiloh. Let’s not pretend otherwise.”

She continued, “Dad, there’s no need to act like the loving father now. You might be able to play that role, but I can’t. Since I returned, I’ve seen how you really feel about me.”

when Shiloh was alive, Holden had tried to arrange a marriage for Kathryn, but the man he chose was just another spoiled rich kid. If he truly cared about her, how could he set

bond between Kathryn and Holden was shallow, and she didn’t push it. Maybe she was just destined to have a distant relationship with

Pedro? Without him by my side,

and tell Mom that when someone makes a mistake, they have to face the consequences. It’s not that I don’t want to support her, but I can’t convince myself to stand by her no matter what. If I had grown up with her, maybe I would’ve been like Shiloh, blindly following her. But that’s not who

blood. Family is what matters most. People are selfish. If you don’t look

I know what I should and shouldn’t do. Don’t try to persuade me. If Mom really wants to take Pedro away from me, she might as well kick me out of the Farrell family too.

was at a loss