Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

“Does Brother Duncan have any objections?” Serenity asked.

“No, not at all.

He’s always respected that Hank is Sonny’s biological father, and Sonny’s last name will stay Brown—that was part of our divorce agreement,” Liberty replied.

“Since we agreed, it’s settled.

Sonny will always be part of the Brown family, and changing his last name wouldn’t change that.” “Brother Duncan is really understanding,” Serenity remarked.

Just then, Liberty’s phone rang.

She glanced at the screen—it was Mrs. Brown.

Liberty whispered to her sister, “Speak of the Browns, and here’s my ex-mother-in-law calling.” “Liberty, what did you say?” Mrs. Brown’s voice crackled through, having caught part of Liberty's murmur.

“Nothing, Auntie.

to my sister,” Liberty

on your mind?” Mrs.

are you back in town?” “Yes, lam.” “I

New Year, and Sonny’s on winter

We all miss him.

You could pick him up on New Year's Eve, or

our

traditions.” The Browns had planned to return to their hometown for New

planned to uphold their

considered this

but I'll ask him what he thinks

to take him to my aunt’s

bring him to your community gate, and Hank can pick him up there.” Mrs. Brown responded gratefully, “Thank

means a lot to us that Sonny’s coming back, even if just

and going to his dad’s house isn’t out of the