Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

She motioned for the secretary to return to work.

Once alone, Abby walked to the VIP room.

Evan had been pacing nervously. He hadn't touched the tea or snacks. He didn't know why Abby wasn't answering-was she mad? Had she misunderstood? He regretted not replying to her immediately. He just rushed over to explain in person.

She should've known Paisley was her enemy. And he'd promised he only loved Abby. Still, while waiting, he reflected. Clearly, he didn't fully understand how girls

think. He needed to learn and grow.

Next time something like this happened-even if he planned to show up in person -he'd still send a message first.

This couldn't happen again.

toward the door-just

"Abby!"

over. "I want to hug you.

answer. He pulled her into

before coming here. I'm not interested in Paisley. I don't like her at all. You warned

you but I shut her down. I told her

to you. If I

being a gentleman-someone like her

panic and sincerity were

mean