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.

planned to celebrate abroad, far from his

Mr. Jimenez at home, the house felt quieter than

wife and young child to visit his mother-in-law’s

today was a special day—Liberty and Duncan

Liberty’s maternal relatives, the Stones needed

family to look down on Liberty for

mother’s constant

had told her more than once that they were strong, capable women who didn't need

and Duncan were loyal

Serenity was practically

Audrey spotted it from across

and Seren are here,” she said

“Uncle Jimenez, sit here.

helped Mr. Jimenez settle onto a stone bench

tasks, paused when they

for the holidays, only a few

sight that would have bothered other

she had said

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

made the

Zachary and