Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

lt was hard to believe how far Serenity and Liberty had come.

Serenity marrying into the wealthiest family and becoming a high-society lady was already astonishing.

But the revelation that both sisters were descendants of the powerful Farrell family of Jensburg had left everyone speechless.

As Mr. Brown sat in the living room, he sighed deeply.

“Go make some noodles.

It’s rare that Hank is home resting.

Don’t bring up unpleasant topics in front of him.

Honestly, if Hank hadn't gone after Jessica, things wouldn't have ended up like this.” His voice was calm but carried the weight of years of reflection.

“Hank was a married man pursuing a young, naive girl.

That was on him.

Everything Hank is going through now is his own doing.” Since Hank's divorce from Liberty, Mr. Brown had undergone a quiet transformation.

Watching Liberty thrive while Hank struggled had forced him to confront his own failings as a father.

Regret became his teacher, reshaping his perspective and softening his demeanor.

Mrs. Brown opened her mouth to protest but stopped herself.

a heavy sigh, rose from her seat, and headed to the

herself preparing noodles for her husband and son, a task she

Liberty was part of the Brown family, Mrs. Brown

what she wanted,

Brown's only role back then was to criticize, even after

reflecting on those days, Mrs.

up a wonderful daughter-in-law and supported Hank's relationship with

fool

closed door of his room, Hank

the surface, he appeared composed, but deep inside, he couldn't

was getting married to Duncan today

bed,

Liberty came and went, over and

he couldnt do

had no right to

table

group photo with his classmates, including

their marriage, Liberty had cut herself out of most

this one survived, a relic from their

frame, his

had been radiant—tall, slender, and

was full of life, unblemished and glowing with natural

hadn't needed fancy skincare products because

Hank stood behind Liberty, looking down at her