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

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

about to take over the Farrell

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

those is passing down the position to a daughter, not

take on that responsibility.” Liberty’s aunt, Audrey, had advised her that she could gradually modernize the family’s customs, but it would

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

one thing remained unchanged: the leadership of

Liberty shared Clarissa’s outlook.

none of Clarissa’s sons were ready to bear

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 child just

year’s shaping up

even leave Sonny in Wiltspoon to make things easier,”