Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

— Fortunately, Trenton wasn’t negatively influenced by his parents.

Otherwise, who knows what kind of person he would have become or what his future would hold.

Camryn quietly finished her dessert, then took a few sips of warm water.

She wiped her mouth and hands with a tissue before throwing it away.

She sighed and said, “That’s just my mother.

I can’t help but think about her.

Whenever I see other mothers and daughters together, or hear someone call their mom, I think of her.” The pain from her past would take a lifetime to heal.

After another sigh, she continued, “Maybe I’m just not close to my family.

My biological father left me early, my mother is worse than a stepmother, and there’s barely any bond between me and my siblings.” Callum held her hand.

“Wife, you have me.

And my parents treat you like their own daughter.

you more than me at this point.”

“Yes, I’ve been fortunate.

sisters-in-law who treat me like family.” This made up for the lack of affection she had growing

grateful to

Callum might never have met or pursued

happy

wasn’t sure how much longer

doctor, there would have been no way to reach him without Callum’s

customer entered the shop, and

Meanwhile, in Annenburg...

that Zachary was flying to Annenburg that day, and she had told him she was at Jane’s parents’ home and hadn't yet returned to

she expected Zachary to arrive at FC Manor that

straight to Jane’s family home

Serenity didn’t know.

playing in the yard, chasing each other, when they saw several cars parked outside

of the York

because they were always with his

bodyguards—they were always

is here!” Sonny stopped running and shouted