Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Maverick replied, "My mom and I just go wherever she takes us to have fun." River smiled and said, "Then Uncle will take you to Ocean World or the zoo. You'll love it."

A lot of the rides at the amusement park weren't suitable for kids that young, so River had no plans to take his nieces and nephews there. Besides, the York family's old estate already had a large playground. After the baby was born, all the equipment had been replaced with brandnew ones.

Grandma had said the old playground was originally meant for her sons. Now that they were grown, it was time to update everything for the next generation. "Okay," Maverick nodded.

The snacks River ordered arrived. He turned to Serenity and said, "Sister-in-law, have some snacks first. Afterward, I'll take you to my place. I already asked the butler to prepare a bunch of your favorite dishes."

first time here. If I let you stay at a hotel instead of my place, my brother would have my head. I've got people to take care of work for me. I want to spend a few days with you guys. I especially want to be with Belle. If I don't, she might not even remember me as her uncle

with so many nephews. But Belle was different-she was the long-awaited daughter in the York family, and River saw her as his own. He

you travel here with just the kids? No bodyguards or nannies with

"They're on their way. Both nannies got airsick and were feeling really unwell after the flight. I had the bodyguards stay back to

it had just been her and Maverick, Zachary might have allowed it, since Serenity knew martial arts and could handle herself. Maverick, at just six years old, had already been training in martial arts since

well against regular kids. Whenever he went up against someone with actual training, he didn't stand much

had said he lacked natural talent and could only improve through sheer persistence. Over time, he'd be better than the average person and at least grow