Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

“That's something we can think about when we have a daughter,” Zachary said with a slight smile.

“Right now, we don't even know where she'll come from.” But as he spoke, his thoughts wandered.

He made a mental note to start keeping an eye on the younger generation in Wiltspoon’s most prominent families.

If an exceptional boy caught his attention, he’d keep him in mind.

When the time came and Zachary had a daughter, he’d make sure that boy was there to watch her grow up.

Zachary had the idea of cultivating childhood sweethearts.

That way, his daughter wouldn't marry far from home.

Of course, the thought of his daughter getting married at all tugged at his heart.

If it were up to him, she wouldn't marry until she was at least 30.

As these thoughts swirled in his mind, Zachary drove Serenity to the Stone family mansion.

At the Stone residence, Audrey was in the yard with Mr. Jimenez, enjoying the crisp weather.

The temperature had risen a few degrees, allowing Mr. Jimenez, who had been cooped up inside at Audrey's insistence, to finally enjoy a walk outdoors.

Elisa had traveled with Remy to Annenburg for the New Year, while Leland, dreading his family’s relentless matchmaking efforts, had booked an international flight as soon as the Stone Group started its holiday break.

abroad,

Mr. Jimenez at home, the house felt

to visit his mother-in-law’s

was a special day—Liberty and Duncan were getting their marriage

maternal relatives, the Stones

Lewis family to look down on Liberty for

felt exasperated by his mother’s constant

once that they were strong,

and Duncan were loyal

to Serenity was practically legendary in

car pulled into the driveway, Audrey spotted it from across the yard and smiled

here,” she

“Uncle Jimenez, sit here.

the gate.” Audrey helped Mr. Jimenez settle onto

with tasks, paused when they saw her take on the

home for the holidays, only a few had stayed

a sight that

she had said

while walking lets you feel the beauty of autumn and

summers made the cooler

Zachary and Serenity greeted her with cheerful