Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Evan wasn't actually drunk-just a little tipsy. He could think straight and walk just fine. But he had played the part of a drunk man so convincingly that Abby had no choice but to take him home.

"Abby."

Evan unbuckled his seatbelt and got out of the car on his own.

"Who took Spencer home? It wasn't you, was it? I told you all not to drink and drive, but you still drank."

Abby shook her head. "He usually has a strong tolerance, but he got drunk after just two glasses tonight."

Evan chuckled. "That's because we were drinking strong liquor. It tastes great but sneaks up on you. I only had a little and passed out in the car, but I feel fine now. Spencer was upset, so I had a few drinks with him to help lighten his mood. Is he completely out?"

"He was worse off than you." Abby glanced at Evan, noting that he seemed much steadier now. "Alright, you're fine now. I'm heading home."

turned to leave, Evan grabbed her

my place. At least come

eyes. "You're sober enough to pour yourself some water. You did this to yourself. Who told you to drink

her. He waited outside her office every day. When she had social engagements, he'd follow along not interfering, just

had a

with regret. "Do you really hate me that much? You

Abby sighed inwardly.

man, and he had fallen

taken advantage of each other in different ways-all because they loved each

that he hadn't loved her before. He just hadn't known that she was Fox, and he had fallen for

that he knew the truth-that Fox and Bianca were both her his love had never been

to her, even when he didn't