Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Elora said, “When Alonzo wants to climb up on the roof, my mother helps him with the ladder.

You didn't know the situation, so it’s not your fault.

I'll talk to my mother when I get back.” The two brothers exchanged worried glances.

Had they caused trouble? “Sis, since they're already here, let them play in your office.

They must be getting restless at home,” Tinsley said, feeling sorry for her younger brothers.

“Kids need to play,’ she added.

Tatum chimed in, “It’s their winter break now.

Most kids are out and about, while these two can only play at home.

No matter how big the house is, they'll get bored eventually.” He remembered his own childhood when they had a playground at home.

Their house was a mountain villa with plenty of space, yet they still preferred playing outside.

roam

the children of the workers

those workers’ kids had joined the York Group, while others returned to work for the

knew Wildridge Manor

only difference now was that those childhood friends respectfully called them

childhood friends the same as always, but they couldn't be as carefree

time, their interactions dwindled, and as Tatum and his brothers became busier with work, they had little time for

agreed, “Brother

play at home every day,

go outside.” He added, “Sister, it was

quick to defend Tatum, worried that he might not take

patted

go out, but I need to make sure you're

and

I teach you to be careful, it's not always easy to spot trouble.” Alonzo replied, “Sister, my brother and I covered our faces with scarves so no one could

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