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

a rock and never come

you crossed a line. Everyone knows. You ruined his name. So we came here today with a little gift, something we put together quickly. River says it's a betrothal gift. You took advantage of him, so now he wants you to take responsibility. "Don't worry this is just symbolic. If the marriage is agreed upon,

"Sister Seren! I was drunk—I wasn't thinking straight. I can clarify things to the

pay. But marry River? No way! We're not even dating. There's no love between us. How can you expect us to

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 only lead to

nodded in

Mr. Lafond remained silent, his eyes shifting between his

was clearly being petty, but there was something more to this. Could it be that after years of bickering, River had actually