Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Zachary sighed, his tone sharp but patient. "Alright, let's talk about you and Miss Du. Have you ever wondered why she refuses to admit she's Fox? Think about it. Fox is just a disguise, a persona. Her real identity is Abby, the second daughter of the Du family." He continued, his voice steady with reason. "Abby wants you to fall for her, not for some version of her hidden behind makeup and a different name. Yes, Fox is still her, but that's not who she truly is. It's just a mask. If you two ever get married, she won't spend the rest of her life with you as Fox. She's Abby, not the shadow of her past life. She's returned to her family and is no longer Bianca, the girl who followed her master everywhere. To the world, she's Miss Du-Abby. Do you get it now? Until you truly fall in love with Abby, she'll never admit to being Fox." Evan frowned, frustration creeping into his voice. "But she is Fox, and Fox is her. What's the difference? They're the same person."

Zachary's tone turned impatient. "It's been a few days, Evan. A few days. And you expect her to forgive you and let you start over? Keep dreaming. The Du family is putting you through a test. Accept it."

He was about to hang up but threw in one last warning before he did. "And listen, don't call me unless it's life or death. I'm swamped, and I don't have time to babysit you. Also, leave my wife out of this. She's pregnant, and I don't want her stressed. When your nephew is born, I'll let you know. Then you can congratulate me on being a dad."

Evan opened his mouth to respond, but the line went dead. Zachary had hung up.

Evan sat there, his thoughts swirling. He let out a sigh, leaning back in his seat.

Well, Zachary was right. He'd only been in Huyoniville for a few days. There was no need to rush. He had time. A lifetime, actually.

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up Spencer. Evan decided he'd tag along, even

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a while, mulling over Zachary's words. Finally, he started the engine and drove off. Waiting at the Du family's gate until dawn wouldn't change anything-it would only make Abby more annoyed with him.

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pulling away. She let out a small

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instantly. "Don't worry. I know what I'm doing. I won't kill him. So, he's gone now? Is he still bothering