Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

— Kathryn wasn't concerned about what Holden and Marco were saying.

She could guess—they were likely cursing her.

she asked Pedro to take her back to the office.

As soon as she returned, she poured herself a cup of warm water.

But before she could take a sip, her secretary called to say that Liberty had arrived.

“Please, let her in,’ Kathryn replied.

she hadn't expected Liberty to visit so soon.

It wasn’t likely about asking her to step down; it was probably to show concern.

A few minutes later, the secretary brought Liberty in.

“You can go back to work,’ Kathryn told the secretary.

After the door closed, Kathryn looked at Liberty for a moment and said, feeling uncertain, “Liberty, I don't know how to face you.” “Dont worry, I’m not here to hurt you,” Liberty replied calmly, sitting on the sofa.

Kathryn smiled bitterly.

Even her own mother and cousins hadn't wanted

you like to

i haven't been sleeping well, and

have coffee, I'll take

her water

coffee

need it too.” she hadn't been sleeping well either, relying on coffee just to get through

Kathryn returned with two steaming cups

the heater.” Liberty replied lightly, “No, I’m just hot from coming in from outside.” Now, inside Kathryn’s office, the temperature felt just rignt—neither too hot nor

and

didnt rush to drink her

she looked

circles under her eyes, Liberty could tell it was due to grief and

to many, but she was still Kathryn's

I look

She was dressed plainly.

good as usual.” “I’m not beautiful at all,” Kathryn