Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

"Well, I'm heading to Wiltspoon soon to visit my cousin, but I don't know if I'll get kicked out once I get there. I also need to see Mr. Jimenez. By the way, Liberty, how's Mr. Jimenez doing? Is he in good health?"

Mr. Jimenez was the oldest person Kathryn had ever seen. Back in her adoptive mother's village, the oldest man had lived into his eighties, and very few made it to ninety. But Mr. Jimenez was pushing a hundred.

The most impressive part? He didn't just walk on his own-he could still run, keeping pace with a few of his old friends.

Liberty replied, "Mr. Jimenez is doing well. My aunt takes him for a walk every day. When he stays in, he just sits in front of the cradle, staring at my cousin's baby. He could watch for hours."

The bond between generations ran deep.

Mr. Jimenez, looking at Clive's son was like seeing his own great-grandson-the greatgrandchild

stops by regularly to check his pulse and adjust his medication. He's in good spirits. Dr. Carden says there's no reason he won't live past a hundred." Mr. Jimenez had

Even the old

surrounding him with family, his mood had lifted. He

at least until Liberty had a

watching Leland and Elisa get married-he wanted

he had served alt his life, he would have good news to share. He imagined the head of the family smiling, knowing