Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

"Try these on, Brother. I think I got your size right, but I'm not sure if you've gained or lost weight lately," Romina said.

Donovan checked the size and replied, "I work out every day-I'm not letting

myself get fat. My size hasn't changed."

He pulled out the clothes, tried one on, and said, "Yeah, it fits. But Romina, don't buy me any more clothes. I already have too many-my wardrobe's full." Romina smiled. "I don't have a boyfriend. When I saw Sister Seren shopping, I just bought a few sets for you too. But if I get a boyfriend, you might not even get a single shirt."

Donovan teased, "So you're the type who picks love over family. I better enjoy the perks now before someone steals you away. Stock me up while you still care." Romina laughed. "I'm joking! You're my brother-brother and sister for life. But a husband?

That's not guaranteed forever. People fall out of love and divorce all the time." To her, sibling bonds were lifelong. Romantic love? Not always.

"It's late-go upstairs and rest. We both have work tomorrow." Romina hummed in agreement, stood up, and went upstairs.

talk anymore

next couple of days. She figured he was spending time

circle-photos of River with Bethany, carrying her and playing. Seeing them out and about, Romina felt the itch to take a break too. But she was slammed at

Romina and seemed to

The weekend came quickly.

was set to attend a business

also invited, so they

at

has arrived," the

told her parents that Maddox would be

Maddox greeted them, holding a gift bag. Even though the families knew each other well, he didn't want to show up empty-handed as