Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

As soon as Zachary entered the pavilion, his phone rang.

He glanced at the screen—it was Evan.

“It's the fourth brother,” Zachary muttered quietly, “It must be something urgent.” He still got a bit anxious whenever Evan called, as it often meant Evan needed a favor.

Serenity took a seat at the stone table, and Zachary instinctively placed his hand in front of her belly to shield it, ensuring she wouldn't accidentally bump into the table as she sat down.

This considerate gesture didn’t go unnoticed by Kiera, who whispered to Julian, “Mr. York is really thoughtful towards Serenity.” Julian smiled and replied, “I can be just as considerate with you.” Kiera chuckled, “It's not a competition.

I wasn't trying to compare.” “But you envy Serenity a little, don’t you?” Julian teased.

Kiera shook her head, her eyes softening.

“Not at all.

I don’t want you to compare yourself to anyone.

I want you to be the one others envy.” It was something Zachary had once said to Serenity, and now Julian seemed to have picked up on it too.

sweet feeling

arm and whispered, “I’m already

I don't envy Serenity.

I just admire her.

Master York dotes on his wife, and now I've seen it with

But I’m lucky too.

treat me so

and don't need to envy anyone.” Meanwhile, Zachary

she was comfortably

back?” Evan

“Yeah,” Zachary replied.

pick up Serenity and Sonny?” Evan

“Yeah, Zachary affirmed.

Evan chuckled.

“Great.

I’m heading over now.

and I'll call Elian too.” Before Zachary could respond, Evan

his pocket and sat