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 harm themselves if they

even carried out those

child starts as a blank

depends on their parents, doesn't it? People always say parents are a child's first teachers, and their actions and words shape

Erika sighed.

strict enough with them before, and now it’s hard to

I ease up,

them on their studies, it’s

give me a heart

Mr.

won't keep you

you do decide to leave, let me know ahead

might not be sisters-in-law anymore, but we can still be

aunt.” Erika

ways in

Erika was out of sight before

the hospital, nervously

with Kathryn had gone or if Kathryn

expectations, telling

and it left him feeling on

Marco stood

across

coffee? I'll get you a cup,” Marco offered, trying to

fine,”