Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

River asked, "So soon?"

Serenity smiled. “Ten days passed in the blink of an eye. Your big brother's been telling us to come back for a while now. The kids want to stay and play with you longer, but if we don't go back soon, your other nephews are going to show up at your place for summer vacation."

River quickly said, "Then you should definitely take them back, Sister-in-law." He had no interest in becoming the principal of a rowdy kindergarten.

Serenity chuckled. "Afraid Cairo and the rest will invade?"

"Of course," River replied. "They're all about the same age. Even if they're not fighting, they'll still make so much noise. Once the boys are together, it's chaos." Right now, it was just Maverick and Belle-quiet and easy to manage.

Maverick could be mischievous and clever, but when it was just him and Belle, he acted like the perfect big brother-helping out, playing gently, and never causing trouble. But once his younger cousins arrived, he was the mastermind behind every prank.

"I've got to head to work," River said. "I'll grab breakfast first. Are you taking the kids out today? Want me to leave a driver?"

"I can use any of the

there were plenty of skilled drivers

you like." Serenity was already familiar with the garage. She'd been

few years, he already

Serenity went upstairs.

washed up. Then she

play today. After that, tomorrow we'll shop for some Eaglioncile souvenirs. We're flying home the morning after." Belle

girl whispered sleepily,

her up, and Belle snuggled into her arms, already

about you stay home and nap, and I'll take your brother out

suddenly alert. She wanted to go out

sat up straight in Serenity's