Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

— Kathryn stayed quiet for a moment, then said, “He should stay longer after going back home.

Liberty, tell my cousin to give me a few days, and I'll vacate the mansion so you can move in.

I still stand by what I said before.” Liberty didn't respond right away.

She sipped her coffee calmly.

After finishing half the cup, she set it down and looked at Kathryn, who met her gaze.

They stared at each other for a full two minutes before Liberty finally spoke, her tone light.

“Don’t rush.

Let's deal with it after the New Year.

My aunt hasn't made any decisions yet.” Kathryn also set down her coffee cup.

“It still needs to be cleared out, and someone will have to clean it.

Even if you don't move in right away, it’s better for it to be empty and free of my mother's presence so it doesn't feel too strange to you.” The Farrell family mansion wasnt exactly private property; it was meant for the head of the family and their relatives to live in.

leaders had always been from the same direct line,

technically private property, it had always functioned that way for the family leaders

unless married in, weren't allowed to live

Year first,’

New Year is almost here.” “I have somewhere to live,” Kathryn replied, understanding that Liberty didn’t want

she added, “You know, before I came back, I

a villa, a house, cars, and money—I don’t lack anything.” In the past, she felt she was missing a partner, but now that she

at home in that mansion

back

comfortable and at ease, with no pressure.” Liberty didnt

let Kathryn choose where

was the one managing the Farrell family mansion now, and no one else was allowed in except

kicked out by Clarissa and

dad?” Liberty asked

to die,” Kathryn replied, with

like my mom said—always trying to control

who can be controlled.”

had no real feelings for her father, and even if she did, she wouldn't