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 his

Audrey and Mr. Jimenez at home, the house felt quieter than

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

Clive that today was a special day—Liberty

relatives, the Stones needed to mark the

the Lewis family to look down on

often felt exasperated by his mother’s constant concern for her nieces, serenity and

they were strong, capable women

were

devotion to Serenity was practically

spotted

and Seren are here,” she

“Uncle Jimenez, sit here.

Jimenez settle onto a stone bench before heading

staff, busy with tasks, paused when they saw her

only a few had

fallen leaves, a sight that

just nature,” she had

feel the beauty of autumn and

the cooler seasons feel

and Serenity greeted her with cheerful