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.

was the one he

couldn't be with Fox, he

plenty of other brothers in

Zachary warned him

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

he would eventually

Evan was convinced he

those conversations differently—like there were hidden messages

really was Fox, she

as

telling Abby he didn’t love

had been upset and a bit heartbroken, admitting he was the first

she was

Wiltspoon, Evan hadn't thought

wondered how she

were truly the same person,

so many detours, regret the hurtful things he said to Abby, and regret giving up

spelled it out for him, Evan managed to piece everything together, giving him

the gathering without touching the barbecue and