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

her husband and son, a task she rarely undertook in the

of the Brown family, Mrs. Brown never lifted a finger

she'd simply tell Liberty what

was to criticize, even after being

those days, Mrs. Brown couldn't ignore

daughter-in-law

a fool

the closed door of his room, Hank wrestled

he appeared composed, but deep inside, he couldn't shake

that Liberty was getting married to Duncan today filled him with

bed, staring at his

Liberty came and went,

he couldnt do

right to interfere, no standing to

table

old group photo with his classmates,

herself out of most

one survived, a relic

his eyes fixating on Liberty’s younger

then, she had been radiant—tall, slender,

of life, unblemished and

products because she

Hank stood behind Liberty, looking down