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.

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

little girl kissed

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 hold

Seren, is

held Bethany in

her made Romina think how wonderful it would be to have a daughter

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

nickname is Belle. Her full name is Bethany York. She's a rare gem-there

she became the baby everyone doted on." "Bethany-that's such a lovely

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

made sense he'd love

she instantly liked

was a tourist city, and with it being summer break, Romina

I figured it was the perfect time to travel. I've always wanted to