Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

"The baby my sister-in-law is carrying must have a sweet tooth. Just remind her to be careful not to eat too many sweets at once," Camryn said gently.

She wanted to mention that Melissa was pregnant with a girl but hesitated, worried Dalton might prefer sons. Not all families embraced daughters the way the Yorks did.

Dalton smiled warmly. "I've already told Melissa to watch her sugar intake. So far, every prenatal checkup has been normal, so there's nothing to worry about. Melissa insists this baby is a girl because she craves sweets, and you know what? A daughter sounds wonderful. I actually prefer soft, sweet little girls. My in-laws are also hoping for a girl."

He continued, "Honestly, whether it's a boy or a girl, I'll love them just the same. They're a symbol of the love Melissa and I share. Camryn, I'm not the kind of person who values boys over girls, so don't feel like you have to tiptoe around me. If it weren't for your financial help back then, someone with my background wouldn't be where I am today. Melissa never looked down on me despite everything and stayed by my side all these years. I'm incredibly grateful to her and have promised myself to cherish her forever." Dalton's tone grew even softer. "Having a wonderful wife and soon a child is more than I could've ever asked for. It's a blessing. I don't need anything else. Life has been good to me."

again. "What I have now is something many people never get in

a good life he owned a villa, drove a luxury car, earned a stable income, and had a loving wife with a baby on the way. He was, by all measures, a success. Yet, he never forgot Camryn's role

son and a daughter someday

Dalton said with a chuckle. "Two children would be perfect- one boy and one girl would be ideal. But if we have two daughters, that's fine too. Or even two sons. Either way, Melissa will have her hands full. Boys can be a handful, you know." Camryn suggested, "You should hire a couple of nannies.

I've thought about hiring extra help, but good nannies are hard to come by. Employers hold on to them tightly, and if they do leave, they're snatched up

"I'm 120% confident in anyone from