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."

back to her parents' house. However, during the New Year, she moved out with them into

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 claimed it would bring bad

brothers treated her well. But things had changed. The Farrell family had undergone a major shift, and Kathryn was no longer set to inherit everything. Now, the two families weren't just no longer in-laws

are much easier," Erika said. "Kathryn,

meeting this afternoon and dinner with a client in the evening," Kathryn replied. "No social events tonight, so I went shopping for a bit. I just got

this, Erika's voice turned urgent. "Kathryn, don't go home. Go back to the 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 office alone." Kathryn frowned. Did Erika know

Did you hear

didn't hear much, but I went to see Dad tonight, and something felt off," Erika admitted. "He kept making phone calls behind my back. I overheard bits 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

even drove there,

said you

returned since the afternoon."