Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Donovan ran out of the house as fast as he could.

When he saw River's car parked out front, he panicked and fumbled with the lock, struggling for a while before finally opening the gate to the villa.

River rolled down the window and said calmly, "Romina's asleep. It's a long walk from here- it'll be hard for you to carry her. I'll have my driver pull the car inside."

"Oh, okay... Romina's asleep... Romina..."

Donovan trailed off mid-sentence as his eyes landed on River's face and neck, which were completely covered in lipstick.

It was over. His sister had really crossed the line.

River looked like a cat had kissed him all over.

The driver pulled in and parked at the front door of the main house. River got out of the car, carried Romina in his arms, and walked straight into the house without waiting for Donovan to follow.

was Romina's, River didn't bother going

unaware of her

just trying to say goodbye to Mr. Lacroix, and she stopped me. She hugged me, touched me, kissed me."

had never felt more embarrassed in his

she was doing. I sincerely apologize on her behalf. I'm really sorry." River glanced at Romina, then said coolly, "Everyone's responsible for their own actions. Romina crossed a line. She should be the one apologizing and taking responsibility. She's asleep now, so there's no point in arguing. I won't press

phone, turned on the camera, and recorded a short video of his

Donovan, "in case Romina denies it later." Donovan:

walk River out of the house with a forced smile, repeatedly

him off, Donovan went back inside and looked down at Romina, who was still

you get drunk tonight of all nights? And if you had to flirt with someone, wasn't Maddox handsome enough?

no, you just had to mess

this go easily. Even if you jumped into the Yellow River,