Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

“I can walk by myself,” Duncan insisted, refusing Liberty’s help.

He could take a few steps, but he didn't walk like a typical person.

“I have something to support me, so it’s much easier to move around,” he explained as Liberty stood by, watching him approach.

“What's wrong?” Duncan asked gently.

“Are you okay? You've been sneezing a lot; maybe you caught a cold.” Duncan wanted to show he cared for her, just as she cared for him.

He longed for a relationship built on mutual support, understanding, and trust.

Liberty realized why he had come over.

“I sneeze occasionally, but you don't need to worry.

I’ve been in Jensburg for a while now, so I’ve adapted to the winter here,” she reassured him.

“Maybe someone is talking bad about me behind my back, which is why I keep sneezing, she joked.

Duncan, ever the protector, replied, “/WVhoever that person is, they dare to speak ill of my fiancee?” Liberty shot him a playful look, her face lighting up with happiness.

protective of her,

had been with Hank, he hadn't stood up for her

and the facade of love

it’s your ex-in-laws, I can’t think of anyone else who would

Liberty shook her head.

keep thinking about the Brown

no ties to

years now.” She had long since given up on Hank, completely moving on after

mistreated her,

day, and she didn't want to dwell on

Duncan's voice turned sour.

him longer than I’ve known

and had a

help but

know you first.” Liberty playfully pinched his cheek,

me first, you might not have liked

of him? My whole life belongs to

I were only married for a few years, but I have decades ahead