Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

“My mom sees Sonny every day, and she still adores him.

We don’t have any young kids in the family, so Sonny’s like a breath of fresh air—he’s adorable, so polite, and easy to love.” Duncan had others help move the things Liberty brought into the house.

He didn’t need the wheelchair this time.

With the bodyguard’s support, he managed the stairs, and then, with Liberty by his side, walked slowly into the house.

“| liked Sonny the first time | met him.

Honestly, | was never a fan of kids—they’re too noisy.

My nieces and nephews would cry and fuss, and | just found it all exhausting.

But Sonny? He changed that.

Hearing him call me ‘Uncle Duncan’ in that sweet, little voice—it melted my heart.” Duncan spoke from the heart; he had a real soft spot for Sonny.

Liberty added, “Back when Hank and | split up, Sonny could barely talk.

thought he’d become such a little

and me, and he’d frown if anyone else tried

he’s like a little social butterfly, chatting up everyone and winning them

couple of years ago, he

outgoing, and that makes

compliment, and he'll puff up

not to spoil him too much.” Duncan glanced at her, a soft trust in

Serenity to keep him

out so well with

you guiding him.” Liberty laughed, “Oh, so my

got charm, and that’s his superpower.” Liberty rolled her

the main house was bustling

Duncan’s parents, there were his three brothers, their wives, a bunch of

whispered, “You didn’t tell me there’d be this many people.” Duncan replied, “It’s

Liberty’s visit had a deeper

how much Liberty meant to him, Mr. Lewis had asked the