Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

After Victoria hung up, Abby shot Spencer a sharp glare.

Spencer, looking utterly puzzled, asked, "Abby, why are you looking at me like that? What did I do wrong?"

"Brother Spencer, you didn't technically do anything wrong," Abby said, her tone laced with frustration. "But I understand why Victoria's disappointed and why she said she'd leave you to me. You won't even call her or send her a message? All you did was post to your circle of friends! What if she blocks you there? She wouldn't see anything!"

Spencer hesitated, instinctively responding, "She wouldn't block me, right? I mean... if she did..."

He trailed off, suddenly unsure of himself.

Evan, quietly observing their exchange, quickly pegged Spencer as indecisive when it came to relationships.

This guy doesn't seem like much of a threat, Evan thought.

Still, he stayed cautious, keeping Spencer firmly in the category of potential rival.

Abby didn't let Spencer off the hook, pressing on. "If Victoria blocked your circle of friends, it'd mean she's one step away from blacklisting and deleting you altogether."

the shift in his expression betraying how

her a message or make a call, then you're essentially pushing Victoria out of your life.

again?

of how to navigate things with Victoria. That's why he couldn't bring himself to text or call her. Posting to his circle of friends felt safer-he figured Victoria checked

know he

he hadn't given it much

interjected, breaking the tension. "Mr. Chouinard just got

but firm-a gentle reminder to focus on the meal

a meaningful look. He understood

he said. "We'll deal with everything after we're

turned back to Spencer. "Brother Spencer, let me know

her but stayed

really like Victoria. If your feelings for her are just friendly, then

Spencer's expression darkened.

Your eldest cousin? Isn't he

me? Even if he's not