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.

have to follow in my footsteps?” Rowan said, “Of course! You're my role

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

in the day, way more

me.” Rowan quickly protested, “Sister-in-law, look at big

work hard at school, studying as soon as I open my

won't

“Not really,” Rowan replied.

I'd feel 1% pressure.” Serenity smiled and said, “That’s practically no pressure

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

scare him, husband! Let him enjoy his

little trip? There are

maybe take your friends to the north to see the snow and explore some new places.”

around Wiltspoon for a few days.”

help take care of Sonny.” Rowan

for looking

way, you'll be ready

you want him to be close to you?” Rowan still couldn't find the right

giving him a hard time on purpose—probably because Rowan and Serenity were getting along so