Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

River was at a loss for words.

Even though he'd lived in Eaglioncile for years and owned a house there, he

barely knew anything about the local attractions. He simply didn't have the time to explore.

He'd heard about a few places here and there, but he had no idea if they were actually fun he'd never been.

Romina said, "Baby and Belle are still so young, and a lot of places aren't really suited for them. I thought we could take them to Ocean World and the zoo. And besides those, maybe the amusement park. Kids love amusement parks. Even if there are rides they can't go on, there's still a lot they can do."

Before River could respond, Maverick chimed in, "We don't want to go to the amusement park."

They already had one at home—and a huge one at Wildridge Manor. Whenever there was a break, he and his siblings would play there. He was over it.

World? That

vaguely remembered going there once or twice with his parents, but

parks are fun! A lot of kids would love

to go. I've been already. It's

he'd flown all this way with his mom, he wanted to try things they didn't have back in

But the rides were just like the ones at home-only now they had to

money-the Yorks didn't lack that.

lines, and always full of family. He had siblings, cousins, and friends to play with-like Uncle

so crowded amusement parks didn't appeal to him.

something he inherited

like crowds either. He valued calm and

avoided banquets because he hated the noise. After marriage, he went more often-mostly to show off his love for Serenity and to rile up