Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Tatum said, “Grandma, do you think I only miss you when I’m feeling down or when my future wife finds fault with you?” “What else would it be?” she replied playfully.

“If you suddenly say you miss me, of course I'll think you've been wronged.

But Knowing you, you're tough- skinned and resilient.

A little criticism or dislike wouldn't faze you.” Grandma’s confidence in her grandchildren shone through.

She knew the values she and her late husband had instilled in them.

Her grandchildren were broad-minded, generous, and ambitious individuals with big hearts.

They were the kind of people who didn't let small things bother them and were destined for great blessings because of their outlook on life.

“I made some snacks for Elora this afternoon, and while we were chatting, she mentioned you.

much I missed you,” Tatum

Grandma laughed warmly.

didn’t you call me right then? No wonder I kept sneezing this afternoon! I thought I was catching a cold and was about to make

out, it was just you thinking of me.” Used to his grandmother's humor, Tatum continued, “After that, I took my two little brothers-in-law

have so much energy—they never

was exhausted! We bought a bunch of things, and I was carrying all

walked through the streets, people kept staring, probably thinking I looked

look at me twice as much! If

that you're worthy of her.” Tatum, with a smile full of confidence, said, “I think Elora and I are a perfect match.” Grandma, used to her grandson's confidence and slight

ran in

fully grown

was clearly something they inherited from her—Grandma May herself