Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Holden knew deep down why they had come they were here for Kathryn. After all, Kathryn was his biological daughter.

They believed Kathryn would take control of the Farrell family, elevating his status as the family patriarch. In their eyes, he would become more powerful than ever, reigning as the elder of the Farrell clan. But Holden hadn't shared the internal strife of the Farrell family with his hometown relatives.

He saw no point in telling them. They couldn't do anything to help, and he feared that revealing the truth might make them distance themselves. He cherished the lively, bustling life he had now and didn't want to lose it. "Grandpa, the three young masters are here," the nanny informed Holden as she entered the room.

Holden had insisted that the nanny call him "Grandpa." Without Clarissa around to overshadow him, he wanted to embrace the role of an elder for once, relishing the respect and warmth that came with it.

"Why are they back again?" Holden frowned. "I've told them not to return. They weren't happy staying in our hometown, and now they keep coming back every few days."

"Are it just the three brothers?"

Despite his frustrations, Holden's thoughts turned to his grandchildren.

family drama and were likely filled with resentment toward their aunt Kathryn and Liberty. The younger ones, blissfully unaware, were still easier

secure a future in Jensburg. So long as they weren't raised with a thirst for revenge, people in places like Wiltspoon, known for their generosity, wouldn't hold a grudge against them. They could carve out normal lives, find stable jobs, and settle into

only the three brothers are here,"

to himself and gestured for her to continue her tasks. He

Marco, Noel, and Sage entered

quickly noticed the nanny and addressed her, "Auntie, could you give us some privacy? We need to talk to our

"Of course."

how much wealthy families valued their privacy, the nanny

was gone, Marco and his brothers each

"Dad," Marco started.

Holden turned

toward them, his tone