Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Serenity smiled warmly and said, “I hope I can drink your wedding wine soon.” Elian replied confidently, “I think it'll be before Brother Evan's.” Evan's love life had always been more complicated.

He had refused to follow the clear path his grandmother set out for him.

Camryn chimed in, “After the New Year, everything will be better.” “Yes, everything will be good,” Serenity agreed.

The yard was lively, with elders occasionally joining the fun.

Evan couldn't shake off Serenity’s words to him.

She had emphasized several times that his grandmother’s choice wasn't a mistake and would be right for him.

Serenity also hinted that he should look into Abby and that doing so might reveal a pleasant surprise—but Abby must not find out.

The implication was clear: Abby might actually be Fox.

And Fox's true identity? The second daughter of the Du family—Abby.

As Evan processed this, he recalled the conversations he'd had with his grandmother and Zachary.

When he first told his grandmother he wanted to give up on Abby, rejecting the match she had arranged, he was certain he was making the right choice.

liked Fox, and she was the one he wanted

with Fox, he was willing to remain

other brothers in the family

Zachary warned him

did regret it

he would

Evan was

differently—like there were hidden messages he hadn't fully

was Fox, she might also be

as the realization hit

telling Abby he didn’t love

and a bit heartbroken, admitting he was the first man to

while she was interested, he

Evan hadn't thought much

wondered how she

and Fox were truly the same person,

regret taking so many detours, regret the hurtful things he said to Abby, and regret giving up on her with

hadn't spelled it out for him, Evan managed to piece

the gathering without touching