Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Bethany usually only let family hug her. When strangers tried, she'd instantly pout. Romina and River hadn't exactly been getting along, but now Bethany wanted her to hold her.

Serenity was genuinely surprised.

River picked up Bethany, but the little girl kept reaching for Romina.

Romina stood up, leaned in, and gently took Bethany from River.

"River's sister-in-law," she said with a smile, "your daughter is so adorable-her features are delicate and perfect, she's just lovable at first sight."

"Miss Lafond," Serenity replied, "I'm Serenity. You can just call me Sister Seren." Romina immediately liked Serenity and her kids. Even though River was

annoying, his family was way easier to get along with.

She played with Bethany, and the little girl giggled in her arms.

smiles. I really like her." Bethany's smile softened Romina's heart. She couldn't help but

little girl kissed

whole thing, grumbled, "Bethany, I'm your uncle. You haven't seen me in so long, and now that you have, you won't even give me a kiss." What was it about Romina that made Bethany love her so much? She wanted Romina to

Seren, is

held Bethany

her made Romina think how wonderful it would be to have

figured if she could have a daughter this sweet in the future, it'd be worth having ten

full name is Bethany York. She's

she was born, she became the baby everyone doted on."

her. She's the first girl born into the

made sense he'd love her like his

liked

with it being summer break, Romina figured Serenity brought

break, so I figured it was the perfect time to travel. I've