Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Erika quickly said, “No, I need to get back and help the kids with their homework.

There’s so much of it during winter break.

If I don’t keep an eye on them, they'll just play games on their phones.” Kathryn nodded.

“You're right, sister-in-law.

Make sure to stay on top of it.

Don't let them get lost in gaming and watching videos.

If you have the time, it's best to supervise them yourself.

Kids can't be expected to have that kind of self-control.

Even we adults struggle to put down our phones.” lt was adults who set the example for kids’ habits with electronics.

Parents often occupied themselves with their phones, avoiding interaction with their kids.

And when the kids got restless, parents handed them devices to keep them quiet so they could continue using their own in peace.

But that just led to children becoming glued to screens.

When their school performance dropped, parents suddenly laid down strict rules, taking the devices away.

Chaos followed.

to extreme behavior, threatening to harm themselves if they weren't given their

even carried out those

as a blank

depends on their parents, doesn't it? People always say parents are a child's first

Erika sighed.

before, and

ease up, they're

on their studies, it’s a constant

feels like it’s going to give me a heart attack.” Kathryn wasn't sure how to

and Mr. Fraser should head

won't keep you

do decide to leave, let me know ahead of time

not be sisters-in-law anymore,

be my kids’ aunt.” Erika knew Kathryn planned

ways in the

stood by her car, watching until Erika was out of

Marco was at a cafe near the hospital, nervously

Kathryn had gone or

tried to manage his expectations, telling

hard to squash, and it left him feeling

Erika walked in, Marco stood up and waved her

across

a cup,”

I'm fine,”