Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Duncan glanced at Liberty and replied, “I think | can make it to the Civil Affairs Bureau tomorrow to handle the paperwork.

Liberty hasn't mentioned her availability, but i believe tomorrow should work.” Mrs. Lewis responded, “Try to go tomorrow.

The Bureau will close for the New Year, and we don't want any delays.

Once it’s done, Ill have you review the betrothal gifts.

If youre satisfied, I'll send them to Liberty’s family.

I've also had someone pick out several auspicious wedding dates, but you'll need to discuss them with Audrey and Serenity to choose a date that suits Liberty’s schedule and family needs.” Mrs. Lewis understood how much Liberty was managing.

As the eldest daughter and sister, Liberty had always carried a heavy load—first raising her younger sister and now taking on the responsibilities of the Farrell family.

It pained Mrs. Lewis to see Liberty shoulder such stress.

wished Liberty could focus solely on her restaurant, but as the eldest sibling, Liberty's sense of duty was

nodded gently, “Mom, let’s go over all this when

tight, but | want the wedding with Liberty to be as grand

have

sure she doesn't face any hardships with us.” she was genuinely overjoyed that her youngest son, about to turn 37, had finally found

“well-matched” marriages, but after everything her family had been

discuss it

up—I miss Sonny so much!” Mrs.

Mrs. Lewis adored him

kind, and affectionate, and

to show her that

chuckled, “Mom, | know you're really just

around, I'm basically invisible.” “Exactly,” she laughed, “Sonny’s just so much cuter than