Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

“Sis, you’re up! Auntie said you were still resting, so I didn’t want to wake you,” Serenity greeted with a smile as Liberty walked in.

Liberty replied softly, “I woke up when you got back.

Sonny’s still asleep.

Want to head downstairs or maybe step outside with me?” “Sis, what time are you meeting Duncan?” Serenity asked, concerned her sister might be running late.

Liberty chuckled, “Not till nine—plenty of time.” The two sisters left the children’s room and went downstairs, with Zachary staying behind in the main house.

Once outside, Liberty and Serenity strolled through the villa’s yard.

Liberty now lived in a villa that originally belonged to Zachary.

He had sold it to her ata discount, respecting her wish to buy it rather than accept it as a gift.

Though the villa had a yard, it wasn’t too spacious, perfect for a casual morning walk.

they walked, Serenity broached a topic close

Duncan get married, have you thought about having another child?”

about to take

follow some long-standing

the position to a daughter,

only have Sonny, I’d like a daughter someday, someone who can eventually take on that responsibility.” Liberty’s aunt, Audrey, had advised her

the Farrell traditions were generations old, and even her cousin Clarissa had

thing remained unchanged: the leadership of the family passed to daughters,

Liberty shared Clarissa’s outlook.

this tradition, especially since none of Clarissa’s sons were ready

yet how her own efforts to reform would turn out, but she didn’t feel pressured to change the rule of succession anytime

I’m not planning on having another

already full, and next year’s shaping up to

to make things easier,” she added with a