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, far from

Mr. Jimenez at home, the house felt quieter

child to visit his mother-in-law’s home for the day, but they were expected back

had already reminded Clive that today was a

Stones needed to

Lewis family to

however, often felt exasperated by his mother’s constant concern for her

than once that they were strong, capable women who didn't need anyone's

Zachary and Duncan were

was

Zachary’s car pulled into the driveway, Audrey spotted it from

Seren are here,”

“Uncle Jimenez, sit here.

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

staff, busy with tasks, paused when they

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

was littered with fallen leaves, a sight that would have bothered other homeowners, but

nature,” she had said

while walking lets you feel the beauty of autumn and winter.” Wiltspoon

made the

gate opened, Zachary and Serenity greeted her with cheerful