Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Serenity smiled and said, “Kids are like that. As they grow, their curiosity grows too. If you wear something bright, they’ll just stare. Taking care of them can be exhausting, but when they hug you and sweetly call you ‘Mom,’ it’s all worth it.”

Jane hugged Enzo, who was about to climb the table again. “Absolutely. After a long day at work, holding my two little ones melts away all the fatigue.”

She bent down and kissed Enzo’s cheek.

Enzo smiled at his mother, then hugged her neck and nuzzled her face.

Serenity watched, feeling a bit envious.

“Seren, don’t be jealous. In a few months, your baby will arrive, and you’ll feel just as happy.”

Serenity replied, “I just hope he won’t be too mischievous.”

Jane laughed. “Most kids are a little naughty these days. Zachary is so mature and calm. I bet his child will be the same. You’re pretty steady too, unlike me. I was a handful as a child. Ben’s more grounded, and our daughter takes after him. Our son, on the other hand, is just like me—full of energy.”

her belly, feeling a sudden kick. She smiled. “I think my little

pregnant, it felt like my twins were wrestling inside me. Toward

Serenity chuckled.

back inside for

if Titus and

agreed, and they

walked back to the

or babbled whenever Serenity played with him, as if

they found Ben carrying Avah downstairs,

boys were

woke up

I brought her back. I made her