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 to the Lewis

thought about having another child?” Liberty was quiet

about to take

I'll need to follow some long-standing traditions, at least

passing down the position to a daughter, not

aunt, Audrey, had advised her that she could gradually modernize the family’s customs, but it would be a long

Farrell traditions were generations old, and even her cousin Clarissa had tried—and struggled—to ease the

unchanged: the leadership of the family

Liberty shared Clarissa’s outlook.

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

out, but she

planning on having another

full, and next year’s shaping up to be just as

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