Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

After thinking it over for a moment, Tinsley nodded in agreement with Elora.

She asked, “Sister, should we just ignore Mr. Labbe?” “Do you want to see him?” Elora responded.

Tinsley shook her head immediately.

“No, he acts like he’s suave, gentle, and charming—a handsome middle-aged man.

But to me, he’s just an old creep.

I can't stand the way he looks at me, thinking he’s all refined and sophisticated.” “After meeting someone as genuine as Tatum, I can clearly see the difference.

Compared to him, Mr. Labbe is nothing but a pretender.” “Tatum is the real deal—elegant, refined, and with such a gracious demeanor.

He doesn't need to say or do anything special; just looking at him makes me feel happy.

Now, I truly understand what it’s like to appreciate a handsome man like you'd admire a beautiful view.” She noticed Elora looking at her with curiosity.

added, “Sister, I swear, I don’t mean anything by it.” Elora

we grew up

not get me, but I Know you

fine to admire someone

to be defensive.” “lm not embarrassed to

said, no other man seems

flaws in all of

different—he’s someone worth

out beyond his role in the kitchen.” “He’s already a success in his own right, and he

have a Knack for critiquing food, and even though his dishes are delicious,

his craft is incredible—he’s a true artist in the kitchen.” Tinsley said, “Sister, it’s just that the way you look at me and Tatum sometimes makes me feel the need to clarify that my

She also couldn't help but

kitchen, and on the rare occasions he came out, he would look at Tinsley with polite, calm eyes, as if she were just another person in the

looked at Elora, his eyes seemed to light