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 that

figured he was spending time with his nieces and nephews. She kept

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

date with Romina and seemed to like her, but she

The weekend came quickly.

Romina was set to

so they agreed

at the Lafond family

has arrived," the butler announced

told her parents that Maddox would

knew each other well, he didn't want to