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.

to celebrate abroad, far

Mr. Jimenez at home,

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

had already reminded Clive that today was a special day—Liberty and Duncan were

Stones needed to

to look down on Liberty

by his mother’s constant concern for her

more than once that they were

Duncan were loyal and

to Serenity was practically

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

and Seren are here,” she said to Mr.

“Uncle Jimenez, sit here.

gate.” Audrey helped Mr. Jimenez settle onto a stone

busy with tasks, paused

most of the servants home for the holidays, only a few had stayed behind, leaving more work to go

leaves, a sight that

just nature,” she

lets you feel the beauty of autumn

the cooler

the gate opened, Zachary and Serenity greeted