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.

Seren, your daughter is even cuter when she smiles. I really like her." Bethany's smile softened Romina's heart. She couldn't help

girl

even give me a kiss." What was it

Seren, is

held Bethany

it would be to have

could have a daughter this sweet in the future, it'd be

"Her nickname is Belle. Her full name is Bethany York. She's a rare gem-there hasn't been a girl

So when she was born, she became the baby everyone

River spoils her. She's the first girl born into the family in

made sense he'd love

meeting Bethany, she instantly liked her. "Sister Seren, did you bring

it being summer break, Romina figured Serenity brought the kids

break, so I figured it was the perfect time to travel. I've always wanted to visit Eaglioncile. Since