Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

The baby kicked again, and Zachary smiled.

“Seren, our baby understands us! They kicked again just now.” Serenity replied, “Your hand on my belly, so the baby probably thinks you’re playing with them.” “I really believe babies can understand,” Zachary said.

“Books say they can hear sounds while still in the womb.

That’s why we do prenatal education, right?” He continued, speaking softly to the baby, “Do you miss Daddy? From now on, I'll be here with you and Mommy, watching you grow.

Be good and don’t kick Mommy too hard; it might hurt her.

Save your kicks for me when you’re out.

I can handle it.” Serenity watched Zachary talk to their baby, her heart full of happiness.

Seeing his softer side made her feel like she had everything she needed in the world.

Zachary had changed for her, and his tenderness was reserved just for her.

minutes later, Zachary stood up and lifted Serenity

neck, giggling, “You didn’t even warn me! You scared me.” He carried her to

you standing for too long and

don’t need to worry about anything.” He sat down next to her, and Serenity leaned her head on

so much, hubby.” “Me too,” Zachary said

me enough to show it?” He teased, clearly expecting

he wanted, Serenity stood up, wrapped her arms around him,

held each other in a long embrace, only pulling

to bed right now and show you how much I love you,”

teased him, “Oh really? Thousands of times? Are you sure you can manage that?” Zachary hesitated and then laughed, “Okay, maybe that was a bit of an exaggeration.” “Hubby,” Serenity

“Zachary, she called his

is it? Just call me ‘hubby.’ I

me feel so good,” Zachary said, smiling as he

up on all the cuddling and kissing I missed, with interest.”

“Actually...