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.

talking to my sister,”

your mind?” Mrs. Brown's

are you back in town?”

New Year, and Sonny’s

We all miss him.

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

he’s our grandson, after

empty celebrating 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 to avoid contact with his

family still planned to uphold

considered this for a

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

him to my aunt’s tonight, though, so I can't

community gate, and Hank

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

going to his dad’s