Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

"They said they missed their siblings too," Serenity said. "We're heading back the day after tomorrow. Your brother Sonny is already back in Wiltspoon, and the Johnson kids will be visiting us next week."

She wasn't delaying their return just because her husband had been urging her- Ben and Jane were also planning to bring their children to the York residence. Everyone in the family was busy, but they still made time to gather and let the kids spend time together. Work could wait when it came to family bonding.

"Is Brother Titus coming too?" Maverick asked eagerly.

Out of all the Johnson children, his favorite was Titus, followed closely by his sister Avah.

"Of course," Serenity replied with a smile. "He's Sonny's best friend. You know we only get to see them during summer and winter breaks."

Maverick beamed. "Mom, we have to get back soon. I want to learn martial arts from Brother Titus-he's the best! And he can treat illnesses too."

twelve years old, Titus was already quite skilled. After training for six years, he could handle himself

Titus never overstepped. His masters had drilled

didn't want to embarrass his masters—after all, they were

didn't formally study under a master. He wasn't as interested in medicine as Titus was. Still, knowing some basic theory helped him navigate the world

you actually take the medicine Titus gives you?" "We're not sick, so we wouldn't need it," Maverick replied. "But last time Colton had a sore throat, Brother Titus prescribed something. After taking it, Colton said his

a

and cooling herbal medicine. Nothing fancy,

was that?"

after thinking for

six or seven years is a long time—but remember, he's still just a kid. If you ever feel sick, you need to tell an adult right away and let our family doctor check you out." She didn't fully trust Titus to treat her children, no matter how talented he was. These kids were bold-Titus daring to prescribe, and his cousins daring to take

later, at Yantail