Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Romina was still convinced River had done it on purpose.

River fired back, "You think you're a weak woman? When you're drunk, you're a beast. If you don't believe me, go call Maddox. He saw the whole thing-watched you come after me without lifting a finger."

Romina had no response.

She turned to her family, searching their faces for some sign of support.

"Romina..." Donovan sighed. "River's telling the truth. He brought you home last night, just like this. Maddox called me, I questioned him, and he confirmed it-you went after River."

her eyes

under a rock

her clean. Several minutes passed before she finally opened her eyes, stared at River, and asked, "What do you want?" Serenity cleared her throat and stepped in. "Romina, River has always kept himself clean- no scandals, a good reputation. Last night, you crossed a line. Everyone knows. You ruined his name. So

straight. I can clarify things to the public, issue a public apology, and I'll pay

way! We're not even

Romina was clearly in the wrong. We're willing to apologize and offer compensation. But a marriage between two people with no feelings? That's not right. A forced marriage won't end well—it'll

Lafond nodded in

remained silent, his eyes shifting between his granddaughter

this. Could it be that after years of bickering,