Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

“Mr. York just got here.

Why don’t we let him rest a bit and head back in the evening?” Jane suggested.

Alannah agreed, “Yes, let's leave in the evening.

Seren can return to Wiltspoon tomorrow or the day after.

Mr. York must be tired from his business trip, so let him relax at our place.

Plus, tomorrow’s the weekend—perfect for Ben to join us.” Zachary smiled and said, “That sounds good, but I don’t want to impose.” Alannah reassured him, “You’re not imposing at all.

We'd love to have you here.

And I’m sure Sonny isn’t ready to leave yet.” She called Sonny over, pulling him into her arms, and asked, “Would you like to stay and play a bit longer?” Sonny replied, “I don’t mind.

I'll go back when my aunt goes back.

I’m staying with her.” Liberty hadn’t come back yet, so Sonny wasn’t in a rush.

“You’re having so much fun, huh? Well, your mom

to pick her up.” Sonny just nodded, “Oh.” He knew about it but had jokingly complained that Duncan didn’t take him along to

explained that Sonny was having too much fun at FC Manor to leave,

okay for a short visit, but not for a long

Duncan

laughed, finding Sonny’s jealousy over

in

Zachary agreed.

another night at the Murphy’s, he’d gladly stay

had plenty of rooms, so staying there would be

would be even nicer—more space and the

you

something on the plane.” “Are you still hungry?”

declined, saying he wasn’t hungry and didn’t want them to go to

then led Zachary to the guest room to

Zachary wrapped his arms around Serenity

I missed you so much,” he said, holding