Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Kathryn asked, “Is this the medicine my mother gave me before, the one she made me drink?”

Pedro replied, “That’s what Madam Farrell said. But I’m not sure if it’s the same. The hospital didn’t give us the results. I suspect Madam Farrell used her influence to keep the truth from us. I won’t let you take this medicine. I’ll send it to another hospital to find out what it really is.”

Despite Pedro’s warning, Kathryn opened the packet and sniffed it. “It smells like the drink I had last time.”

Pedro cautioned, “Don’t get too close. If you accidentally ingest it, you might be bedridden for days.”

Kathryn carefully folded the packet and handed it back. “Take it to a hospital outside Jensburg. My mother’s been plotting for years and has connections. If she finds out, we won’t get the truth.”

then teased, “My mother asked you to drug me, but you didn’t. Aren’t

family, but I’m not her assistant. I can disobey her unless you tell me otherwise. She said the medicine wouldn’t harm you, and I believe her, but medicine is still dangerous. Last time, you took a sip and ended up in the hospital for days. The

testing him. By giving her the medicine immediately, he showed his loyalty. He would

fell asleep, and something happened to Madam Farrell, you’d never forgive me. No matter what you think of her, she’s still your mother, and you have the right to know the truth. It’s your decision, not