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.

didn't talk anymore

didn't run into River over the next couple of days. She figured he

itch to take a break too. But she was slammed at work—meetings, documents, everything piling up. She also needed to find time to ask

have a girlfriend. He had been on a blind date with Romina and seemed to

The weekend came quickly.

Saturday night, Romina was set to attend a business cocktail

also invited, so

Maddox arrived at the Lafond family

Young Master Johnstone has arrived," the butler announced as he led

that Maddox would be picking

bag. Even though the families knew each