Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

On the day Serenity gave birth, Rowan worried he wouldn't even get close enough to be among the first to see the baby.

He wanted to be the first one the baby saw, but that seemed like wishful thinking! Rowan was at a loss for words.

Serenity laughed and said, “It doesn’t matter who the baby sees first.

Relationships grow over time.

Once the baby is born, you can hold him and play with him whenever you can.

That's how you'll build a bond, and he'll become close to you.” She could already picture their baby becoming the York family’s little darling.

With so many family members and this being the only baby, everyone would shower the child with love and attention.

Rowan said, a bit dramatically, “Being the youngest means I never get any of the perks.” Zachary replied, “When you get married and have a child of your own, then you can be the first one to see your baby.

But as for this nephew of yours, don't even dream about it.” Rowan said, “I’m still too young for that.

I’m far from getting married and having kids—it'll be at least another eleven or twelve years, maybe even fourteen or fifteen.

became a father?” Zachary asked, “Do you have to follow in my footsteps?” Rowan said, “Of course! You're my role

just like you.” Zachary teased, “Then I'll send

in the day, way more

quickly protested, “Sister-in-law, look

as soon as I open

holiday, he still won't let

“Not really,” Rowan replied.

your college, maybe I'd feel 1% pressure.” Serenity smiled and said, “That’s practically

brother's just teasing you—he won't really make you

him, husband! Let him enjoy

do you want to take a little trip? There are still a

some fun, maybe take your friends to the north to see the

out around Wiltspoon for a few days.” “That sounds like

take care of

it as practice for looking after kids,” Serenity

be ready

him to be close to you?” Rowan

felt like Zachary was giving him a hard time on