Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

“I asked Tatum to make me something to eat.

I didn’t have dinner tonight,’ Elora said.

Mrs. Ormond looked concerned and said, “You didn’t eat anything? Why didn't you tell me earlier? I would have asked Tatum to prepare something special for you so that you could have a nice meal as soon as you got home.” “You are so picky with your food.

Even the best chefs can't stay in our house for more than a year or two.

It’s good if they last three months,” she added, shaking her head.

“What will you do if no one wants to apply for the job in the future? Are you planning to starve yourself? The other chefs in our house make delicious food too.” She sighed, worried about Elora’s pickiness and what would happen if they ran out of chefs willing to work for them.

Elora was quiet for a moment, then said, “Il can’t worry too much about the future.

For now, I’m happy with Tatum’s cooking, and I haven't grown tired of it.” “Tatum’s only been here for a month,” said Mrs. Ormond.

“You might feel differently if he stays longer.

How about we offer him a longer contract?” Elora thought it over.

is

doesn't want to be limited to just our

more people

longer contract.” “If he wants to move on and

if it comes to that,

someone suitable.” She paused and then added, “But of course, if Tatum agrees to stay longer, that would be

to

completed

of his cooking in a couple of months.” Mrs. Ormond

to take these

should have supper ready

me sleep.” She knew that eating too much would keep her awake, so she planned to have just a light snack to

go on then,” said

to bed

always out

to.” She sighed and went back to her room, still grumbling about her absent