Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

“Seren, come here,” the old lady called, waving Serenity over.

She didn’t really need to wave; every time Serenity came downstairs and saw her mother-in-law and grandmother-in-law in the hall, she always joined them for a chat.

“Grandma, Mom,” Serenity greeted warmly, and then turned to Julian and Kiera.

Julian nodded in acknowledgment, and Kiera smiled, saying, “Serenity, it’s been a while.” Noticing Serenity’s growing belly, Kiera asked, “When are you due?” “End of May on the Gregorian calendar,” Serenity replied.

Kiera did the math in her head and smiled.

“So, a little over three months to go.” She glanced at Serenity’s belly and hesitated, unsure if she should continue.

Serenity took a seat beside the old lady, joining the other two women on the long sofa.

With no room left, Zachary sat on a single chair.

just say what’s on your mind,” Serenity

turned to look at Kiera, making her a

explained, “It's

a martial arts gym and interact with many parents

belly looks like she might

I tell people they're having

the York family seems to have a different

was worried saying it might disappoint you, since everyone's hoping for a girl,’ Kiera laughed

over girls.” The

“It’s not up to us women

to accept it.” Zachary quickly responded, “I don’t favor girls over boys, but Grandma might.” The old lady shot her grandson a sharp look, cleared her throat, and said, “I’ve been eagerly waiting

to have a great-granddaughter, but that doesn’t mean I favor girls over

“Mom, that’s only because you've never

granddaughters, and if all the great-grandchildren turned out to be boys, she'd never experience having a little