Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

— Luckily, things turned out okay, though it was a close call.

Clarissa’s first target for a hostage was Liberty.

First, Liberty wasn’t trained in self-defense.

Second, she was Audrey and Kathryn's chosen successor, and finally, Liberty held enough importance in Audrey’s group that capturing her would keep the York, Lewis, and Stone families from acting rashly.

Thankfully, Lilian reacted quickly and pulled Liberty back before Clarissa could capture her.

Otherwise, the outcome could have been terrible.

When Duncan heard what happened, he was terrified and blamed himself.

He felt useless, thinking that after all his rehabilitation, he still couldn't walk normally or protect Liberty in dangerous situations.

“Duncan, Liberty said softly, “You're doing it again.

I told you not to overthink or put yourself down.

You are not useless.

relying on

rested quietly in

so

and sonny? That night, you almost ended up in Clarissa’s hands.” Liberty looked up at him and

It’s all over.

dead, and Mr.

night, she

might have been

wouldn't have let

Lillian saved her life.

time to react before Lilian

Duncan held her tighter.

sleep or eat

to come see you myself.” Now that he was here, he didnt

against him, and said gently, “I’m tougher than

be fine.” “That's a blessing,’ Duncan replied, not liking her saying she had