Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Bethany wasn't much of a talker, but every time she called him "Uncle River" in that soft, sweet voice, River melted.

He honestly hoped that one day he could have a daughter just as adorable and lovely as his niece.

Serenity smiled.

That's what made Bethany so cherished-she was rare.

The York family hadn't had a daughter in generations. Out of the current batch, seven boys came first, and then finally, Bethany was born. She was adored by everyone completely surrounded by love.

Outsiders were always curious about what Bethany looked like. But the family protected her fiercely. The media had only ever managed to get photos of her

from behind never her face.

Serenity wanted her kids to grow up like regular children, not celebrities trapped in the spotlight from a young age.

they pulled into River's

yard. "Young Master, Young Miss, slow down!" the nannies called out, hurrying after them. One scooped up

or worse, that the driver wouldn't see Bethany and accidentally

York family's little treasure. Nothing could be

"Mom!"

pointing at River's car. She knew Mommy had gone out with Uncle River-and hadn't taken

the nanny's arms and ran up to Serenity. His excited little face turned pouty as he asked, "You

It wasn't the right time to bring you along. But of course I love you. You and your sister are

Little Bethany stretched her arms toward

and took her daughter in

her little arms around her mom's neck and resting her head

watched, a

Mommy to carry the same way. Suddenly, he was lifted into

you two are so unfair," River teased. "You