Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

After a moment of silence, Erika went on, “But what did I end up with? Your older brother nearly cost me my life for someone else.

That's when I gave up and realized a simple truth: a good marriage brings joy, but a bad one leaves you scarred.

My kids are grown now, and I don't think about getting remarried.

I’m fine on my own.

If I meet someone who shares my interests, I might fall in love, but marriage isn't on the table.” Kathryn sighed, “Even though he’s my brother, from a woman's perspective, he’s not a good man.

He’s not someone you should have trusted your life with.

He’s cheated, and he'll keep doing it.

I support your divorce.

Live for yourself, and don't worry about what people say.

The kids are getting older— they'll understand your decision.” Erika nodded, “They're all on my side.

Even though we had a nanny, I was the one who took care of them most of the time.

They're closest to me.

of them would choose to live with

again, and if the kids want to stay with me, I'll take

can visit and maintain a relationship with them, and help out financially.” Marco didn't have

he wouldn't have

he loved his kids, even though he

the kids saw him more as

the

a matter of walking away or not,” Kathryn

real question is whether it was ever

wasn't, and the Farrell family isn't mine

me.” Erika fell silent before sighing, “Honestly, I

and if you did, it would make life easier for the kids

don't have your mother’s sharp

more like your brother—average and

Life’s getting harder.

they have

everyone’s got their

nephews might not be extraordinary, but if they're grounded and

brother