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.

resorted to extreme behavior, threatening to harm themselves if

some even carried out those

starts as a

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

Erika sighed.

them before, and now it’s hard to turn

ease up, they're sweet and

them on their studies, it’s a

it’s going to give me a heart attack.” Kathryn

and Mr. Fraser should head

keep you any

to leave, let me know ahead of time so we can have one

sisters-in-law anymore, but we can still be

be my kids’ aunt.” Erika knew Kathryn planned to leave

ways in the hospital parking

watching until Erika was out of sight before

cafe near the hospital, nervously sipping his

Erika’s conversation with Kathryn had gone or if Kathryn had been willing to

expectations, telling himself not to get his

squash, and it

walked in, Marco stood up

across

some coffee? I'll get you a cup,” Marco

I'm fine,” Erika