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 help

girl

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 her and

Seren, is her name

held Bethany in

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

this sweet in the future,

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

born, she became the baby

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

made sense he'd love her like

was Romina's first time meeting Bethany, she instantly liked her. "Sister Seren, did you bring the

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

not too busy, and 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,