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.

was just talking to

something on your mind?” Mrs. Brown's

in town?” “Yes, lam.” “I heard

Year, and Sonny’s

We all miss him.

stay with us for a few days? You could pick him up on New Year's Eve, or if he could even stay with us for the

our grandson,

without him when we honor our family traditions.” The Browns had planned to return to their hometown for New Year's, but Hank had opted to stay in the city, wanting

still planned to uphold their hometown’s traditions for

considered this for

asleep, but I'll ask him what he thinks when he wakes

plans to take him to my aunt’s tonight, though,

to your community gate, and Hank can pick him

back, even if just

part of your family, and going to his dad’s