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.

Serenity broached a topic close to the

have you thought about having another child?” Liberty was quiet for a moment

take over the

family’s matriarch, I'll need to follow some long-standing traditions, at

those is passing down the position

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

and even her cousin Clarissa had tried—and struggled—to ease the

the leadership of the family passed

Liberty shared Clarissa’s outlook.

to upend this tradition, especially since none of

how her own efforts to reform would turn out, but she didn’t feel

said, I’m not planning on having

next year’s shaping up to be

even leave Sonny in Wiltspoon to make things easier,” she added with