Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Liberty glanced at Duncan, her lips curving into a teasing smile. "Duncan, your grin is so big it's practically reaching your ears."

Duncan's smile grew even brighter, if that were possible. "I'm happy-beyond happy."

The weather that day was fickle, alternating between sun and clouds, but even the sunniest moment couldn't compete with the radiance of Duncan's smile.

Liberty handed her marriage certificate to Sonny, who eagerly flipped through it. He recognized a few words but didn't fully grasp the meaning. What caught his attention most was the picture of his mother and Uncle Duncan.

Looking up, Sonny asked curiously, "Mom, I was there too. Why didn't the man who took your picture ask me to be in it?"

Liberty crouched down to his level, her tone gentle. "Sweetheart, this is a marriage certificate for Uncle Duncan and me. That's why it's just the two of

I are officially

his cheek. "You can even call Uncle Duncan 'Dad' now if you

like he'd won the lottery. His lips moved, but the word "Dad" wouldn't come out. He hesitated, not out of rejection but because he was used to calling someone else by that name—his

"Mom, can I just

that settled, Duncan tucked his marriage certificate safely into his pocket and held out his arms. Liberty handed Sonny to him, and Duncan settled the little boy on his lap. Liberty took

you. No pressure, okay?" He leaned forward and kissed Sonny's cheek. Duncan had taken extra care that

me Uncle Duncan. It doesn't matter to me. No

him. I just wanted him to know he has the

events, piped up again. "Uncle Duncan, now that you're married to my mom, are you going to move in