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.

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

little girl kissed

watching the 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

is her name

Bethany

at her made Romina think how wonderful it

daughter this sweet in the

York. She's a rare gem-there hasn't been a girl in my

when she was born, she became the baby everyone doted on." "Bethany-that's

thought to herself, No wonder River spoils her. She's the first girl born into the family

he'd love her like his

Bethany, she instantly liked her. "Sister Seren, did you bring the kids here for a

and with it being summer break, Romina figured Serenity brought the

kids are on summer break, so I figured it was the perfect time to travel. I've always wanted to visit Eaglioncile. Since River works here,