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.

never thought he’d become

stick to Seren and me, and he’d frown if anyone else tried to

chatting up everyone and winning them

of years ago, he was still

and outgoing, and that makes

he'll puff up like a little

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

have you and Serenity

out

not worried about him being spoiled with you guiding him.” Liberty laughed, “Oh, so my sister's the ‘bad cop,’ and

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

main house

of nieces and nephews, and a

crowd, Liberty whispered, “You didn’t tell me there’d be this many people.” Duncan replied, “It’s not that many, just our family and a

wanted to be here.” Liberty’s visit had

to him, Mr. Lewis had asked the whole family and a few