Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Marco and his two brothers finished their work early. Since they no longer had to work overtime or attend social events, their evenings were now completely free.

As soon as Kathryn got into the car, her phone rang. It was Erika.

She answered.

"Sister-in-law," Erika said.

"Erika, you're not my sister-in-law anymore. Just call me sister," Erika corrected gently.

Kathryn immediately adjusted. "Sister, why are you calling so late? Can't sleep? Are my nieces and nephews behaving? Now that school has started, they must be back in class. You must be able to relax a little."

with them into a townhouse she owned. It wasn't as grand as the

many places, divorced daughters weren't allowed to spend the New Year at their parents' home. Even married daughters weren't always welcome back for the holiday, as old customs

benefits. Whenever Erika visited, her parents and brothers treated her well. But things had changed. The Farrell family

Erika said. "Kathryn, where

in the evening," Kathryn replied. "No social events tonight,

company. No-actually don't stay at the company either. Go to the Fortress Hotel, or any hotel under the Queen family's name. Just don't go home, and don't stay at the

why? Did you hear

and pieces-it sounded like Marco was planning to kidnap you or something. I wasn't sure and I didn't dare call you from his house, so I rushed out. I tried calling you earlier, but you were on the phone every time. When I couldn't reach you, I thought you were still working late at

I even drove there, but

said you

returned since the afternoon."