Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Now that Liberty and Duncan are finally getting married, Hank has started making comments in front of Sonny, pretending to be a loving father but really just planting seeds of doubt.

He talked about the possibility of Sonny losing his mother’s affection, which left the child worried and unsettled.

Serenity couldn't help but feel angry, but she held her tongue in front of Sonny.

“Aunt,” Sonny murmured, resting against Serenity’s chest, “I love you and Mom the most.” Serenity hugged him tightly.

“Aunt loves you the most too, Sonny.” Sonny hesitated for a moment, then quietly said, “Dad asked me if Mom was going to marry Uncle Duncan.

He was worried that if Mom had a baby with Uncle Duncan, she wouldn’t love me anymore.” He looked up at Serenity, his voice wavering.

“But I don’t believe what Dad says.

I know Mom loves me, and Uncle Duncan is good to me.

Aunt, can I trust Mom and Uncle Duncan?” Serenity nodded firmly.

“Of course, you can.

than anyone, and Uncle Duncan

Your dad...

don’t take it to heart, okay? And when you visit your dad’s house, no matter what your grandparents or Aunt Chelsea say,

child; you’re not expected to give them money.” She added gently, “When you grow up and earn your own income, if you want to give them something

they need to look after you, not the other way around.” Sonny nodded,

like listening

always say bad things about Mom and Uncle Duncan,

But that’s not true.

be happy.”

Uncle Duncan will make a

attention to

Sonny nestled deeper into Serenity’s embrace, whispering, “Aunt, I'll listen to

Duncan.” Serenity smiled and kissed his

a good boy,

drive home, and it’s been a long

want to rest a little longer?” “I’m not sleepy,”

rest,” Serenity

we get home, you can