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 as Abby walked

"Abby!"

over. "I want to hug

wait for an answer. He pulled her into

messed up again. I should've explained before coming here. I'm not interested in Paisley. I don't like her at all. You warned me about her, and I let her in just to see what she looked like so I could be

her feelings and insulted you but I shut her down. I told her I

record that video and send it to you. If I had, I'd have had security throw

gentleman-someone like her

His panic

"My sister needed me. I was in her office. I didn't mean to