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.

walked, Serenity broached a topic

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

to take over

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

the position to a daughter, not a

like a daughter someday, someone who can eventually take on that responsibility.” Liberty’s aunt, Audrey, had advised her that she could gradually

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

of

Liberty shared Clarissa’s outlook.

feel compelled to upend this tradition, especially since none of Clarissa’s sons were ready to bear the family’s

reform would turn out, but she didn’t feel pressured to change the rule of

on having

year’s already full, and next year’s

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