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.

celebrate abroad, far from

Audrey and Mr. Jimenez at home, the

mother-in-law’s home for

today was a special day—Liberty and Duncan were

maternal relatives, the Stones needed to mark the

the Lewis family to look

exasperated by his mother’s constant concern for her

her more than once that they were strong, capable women

Zachary and Duncan were loyal and loving

devotion to Serenity was practically legendary

pulled into the driveway, Audrey spotted it from across the

and Seren are here,” she said

“Uncle Jimenez, sit here.

gate.” Audrey helped Mr. Jimenez settle onto a stone bench before heading to the gate

with tasks, paused when

most of the servants home for the holidays, only a few had stayed behind, leaving

a sight that would have

nature,” she had said

beauty of autumn and winter.” Wiltspoon rarely saw

the

Zachary and Serenity greeted her with cheerful