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.

even resorted to extreme behavior, threatening to harm

some even carried out those

child starts as

always say parents are a

Erika sighed.

them before, and now it’s hard

ease up, they're sweet

if I push them on their studies, it’s a

like it’s going to give me a

continued, “You and Mr. Fraser should head

keep you any

know ahead of time so we can

anymore, but we can still be

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

in the hospital

until Erika was out

a cafe near the hospital, nervously sipping

had gone or if Kathryn had been willing to

expectations, telling himself not to

to squash, and it left him

Erika walked in, Marco stood up

sat across from

some coffee? I'll get you a cup,”

I'm fine,” Erika