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 close to

thought about having another child?” Liberty was quiet for

take

to follow

the position

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

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

thing remained unchanged: the leadership of the family passed to

Liberty shared Clarissa’s outlook.

since none of Clarissa’s sons were ready to bear the family’s

efforts to reform would turn out,

I’m not planning on having another child

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

may even leave Sonny in Wiltspoon to make things easier,”