Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

“I told Mrs. Lewis not to worry about picking you up at the airport.

Zachary and I will come get you ourselves.” Serenity then turned, smiling warmly at Duncan in greeting.

Duncan, usually gruff and no-nonsense, looked noticeably softer.

Love had a way of changing people.

Liberty was finally back.

She set Sonny down gently.

Though he’d shed a few tears, Sonny still clung tightly to Liberty.

Even Duncan, standing close by, couldn't get him to let go.

All Duncan could do was reach out to gently stroke Sonny’s little face.

The boy pouted, clearly upset.

He looked up at Duncan and complained, “Uncle Duncan, you went to find Mom without waiting for me.” Duncan knelt down and said, “You told me you'd be playing for a while, so I thought I'd go ahead.

But now we're both back, aren't we? Next time, I'll make sure to ask you first, okay? Don't stay mad at me—I even bought you lots of new toys.

here, let me

you.” sonny crossed his arms,

Uncle Duncan, you didn’t miss

You only missed Mom.

missed her too, and I want to be with her.” While Sonny had been having fun while Liberty was

felt abandoned, like she’d been

the same, especially since they

call late at night, when Sonny had already

sadness, Liberty bent

with you until you start school,” she assured him,

sometimes it means I can't be with you

most important thing

much, and everything I do is to give you a better life.” sonny returned the kiss and murmured,

I just missed you.

been gone so

happy to see you, but now that you're here, I feel like crying.” Liberty

“Sonny, why don’t you walk for a bit? Mom just

rest.” Liberty

“I’m fine.