Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

“Most women gain weight during pregnancy, but look at Serenity.

She only has a baby bump—there’s not much extra weight on her,” Grandma commented, expressing her concern.

Zachary responded with a light chuckle, “Grandma, as soon as you see Serenity, you point fingers at me.” Grandma could be quite unreasonable at times.

Serenity stepped in to defend him, “Grandma, don’t blame Zachary.

I haven't lost weight; I just haven't gained much.

I don't want to put on too much weight—it'll be tough to lose later.” Serenity was conscious of her sister Liberty’s struggles after giving birth to sonny.

Liberty hadn’t managed her weight well and ended up gaining more over time.

Serenity was determined not to let that happen to her.

Even though Zachary assured her he'd never act like Hank, she still preferred to stay fit.

“Regardless, you're not overweight.

more if

have something now, don’t stay hungry,” Grandma urged, worried

she added, “Young Master Bucham, Miss Caron, please excuse me for a

sat across from her,

a bowl of nourishing soup, but Serenity only drank a single

have another half bowl

Grandma will scold me again, thinking I’m mistreating you.” He tried to

feel too bloated to have dinner later.” “Don't take

harm and doesn't really blame me.” Grandma was truly

their family,

you more than me now,” Zachary teased, pretending to be

serenity laughed, “Jealous, are you? My sister

me jealous?” “Impossible! Your sister adores you the most and treats me well only because she wants me to

minor.” Serenity playfully warned him, “Just don’t go complaining about me to her.” Zachary chuckled, “Well, even if your parents are gone, I still have