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.

she was

he couldn't be with Fox, he was willing

all, there were plenty of other brothers in

grandmother and Zachary warned him not to regret

he did regret it later, he shouldn't come crying to her

he would

then, Evan was convinced he

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

was Fox, she

as the realization hit

telling Abby he didn’t

he was the

while she was interested,

she left Wiltspoon, Evan hadn't thought much about

wondered how she

truly the same person, he would deeply

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

for him, Evan managed to piece everything

gathering without touching the barbecue and headed