Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Knowing that Pedro cared about Kathryn, Clarissa reassured him, “Don’t worry, this medicine won’t harm her. It will just make her sleep for a few days. Even when she wakes up, she’ll be weak for a week or two. I would never harm my only daughter.”

Pedro took the packet of powder, slipped it into his pocket, and said to Clarissa, “Madam, I’ve taken the medicine, but I can’t guarantee the young lady will take it.”

Clarissa had already decided that if Pedro didn’t do it, she would find someone else to drug Kathryn. But Pedro planned to have the medicine tested first to understand what it was, so Kathryn could be more cautious.

“I understand you don’t mean to harm her, madam,” Pedro continued, “but Kathryn is an adult with her own mind. If I do this, she’ll be furious with me.”

After a pause, Clarissa said, “It doesn’t matter what she thinks. I just want to get her out of here.”

“Pedro, for Kathryn’s sake, we must be on the same page this time. We’re doing this for her.”

wanted to argue—was this really for Kathryn’s sake? Did Kathryn

tell Kathryn about

someone she trusts. I can’t keep secrets

it’s necessary to keep things from her. There are lies, and then there are lies told for the right reasons. It’s okay to tell a good lie once in a while. Even if Kathryn gets mad at you, it won’t last.

you’re fine, she’ll only be angry for a short time. But if something goes

hesitated. No matter what, she and Kathryn were mother and daughter. Kathryn might not have strong feelings for her, but there was still a bond

back into her life, Clarissa’s love for her had grown beyond just

Madam, you should go home and rest after work. The young lady is actually concerned about your health. I