Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

— Duncan said, “I was so focused on seeing you that I forgot everything else.

When I walked toward you, I forgot I’m still recovering.” Before he could say more, Liberty gently pressed her hand to his lips.

“Dont say you're disabled,” she said firmly.

“You're just temporarily unable to move.

You'll get better.” Duncan's eyes were full of admiration for her, and he smiled.

“Alright, I won't say that again.

I will get better.

For you, I'll stand on my own again.” “You're already standing, but you can't walk too far yet,” Liberty said, supporting him.

“Do you want to go back to my office first?” “Are you finished?” Duncan asked, glancing at the sky.

“It's getting dark, though it’s only five o clock.

Winter days are short, and it's cloudy today, so it feels darker.” “I’m done,” Liberty replied.

“Then let's go eat.

I’m hungry,’ Duncan said.

into her office, knowing he'd

to head back to the hotel so the bodyguards wouldn't need

they could take a walk

missed her deeply and had a lot on

into the night, and even though he missed her, he waited patiently until she was free

she also needed to talk to her son, Sonny,

hotel,” Liberty said, helping him turn and walk

the two bodyguards greeted

and nodded at

have him bring the car around,’ she said, but just as she reached

“Ms.

parked, stepping out to help Duncan into

pulled up behind them, and Duncan's bodyguards got into their

started moving, Duncan couldn't resist

back with emotion, but they quickly let go, remembering Jim

you sorted everything at your