Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

— “Did your mother ever love me, Kathryn?” Holden asked, but before she could answer, he laughed bitterly.

“No, she didn't.

She never loved me.

Few people wanted to be with her, but I did.

She couldn't get Mr. Jimenez’s love, and she needed an heir, so she stayed with me.” Kathryn remained quiet.

She didn't know if her mother had ever truly cared for her father.

Maybe she had, maybe she hadn't.

But now, it didn’t matter—her mother was gone.

Holden continued, “I spent decades trying to warm her heart, but I couldn't.

I failed as a man, Kathryn.

she had loved me even a little, I wouldn't

Kathryn pursed her lips and said, “I think

had four children with you, and she wouldn't have been so angry when you cheated.” Desperate for reassurance, Holden asked again, “Really? Did she love

don't try to comfort

she never

had children with me because she

had been an option back then, she wouldn't have married me at all.” “When I cheated, it wasn't because she cared

was angry because I embarrassed

couldnt stand

with her, she would've left me for him.” “She would've cheated first, and she

herself, controlling others as

eyes, I was just there to help

last bit was for you, Kathryn.” Kathryn softly responded, “Dad, she did love me as a mother.’

brothers as much because they werent driven or

successful,

therefore useless.” “She always said the daughters of the Farrell family were exceptional, but

just like regular people.” Only the direct bloodline truly

sighed, “Dad, Mom’s gone