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.

you thirty-two when you became a father?” Zachary asked, “Do you have to follow in my footsteps?”

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

a ton of them back in the day, way

protested, “Sister-in-law, look at big brother! He can’t handle seeing me

studying as soon

I finally have a holiday, he still won't let me relax.”

“Not really,” Rowan replied.

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

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

him, husband! Let

want to take a little trip? There are still a few days before the

north to see the snow and explore some new places.” Rowan said, “Nah, my friends just

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

care of Sonny.”

of it as practice for looking

way, you'll be ready to win over your

close to

on purpose—probably because Rowan and