Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Elisa added, "I know you're good to Remy because of me. You hope my future in- laws will treat me just as well. Mom, even if I move to Annenburg with Remy, don't worry-I won't be bullied. He'll protect me, and I can protect myself. Have you forgotten who I am? I'm a little firecracker! No one bullies me-I do the bullying."

Audrey playfully pinched her daughter's cheek. "I'm not worried about that at all. Your future in-laws are good people. Their family is upright and harmonious. You're lucky to have found a man like Remy."

Elisa grinned. "That's because I have great taste. Any man I choose and the family behind him-is bound to be excellent."

Audrey chuckled, pinching her daughter's cheek again. "Yes, yes. You have the best taste."

She was genuinely pleased with Elisa's choice in Remy.

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baby beamed at her, making Elisa's heart melt. She immediately reached out

held them. He worried that his old hands, which sometimes

should have your wedding soon and start a family. then, Leland will probably get married, too. Imagine threeeling or little ones running around-it be lively. I just hope I can live long enough

to witness this new generation getting

say things like that. You need to enjoy life. You've been through so much, and all the hardships are behind us. Now, we just need

Remy and I are getting married this fall—that's just six months away. It'll be here before

who's worried—I am, too. But I'm more worried about Leland We keep setting up blind dates for him, but he avoids them. When we