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 weren't given their

carried out those

as

depends on their parents, doesn't it? People always say parents are

Erika sighed.

wasn't strict enough with them before, and now

I ease up, they're sweet and

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

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

Mr. Fraser

keep you any

if you do decide to leave, let me know ahead of time

sisters-in-law anymore, but we can

aunt.” Erika knew Kathryn

ways in the

stood by her car, watching until Erika was out of sight before

was at a cafe near the hospital, nervously sipping his second

had gone or if Kathryn had been

his expectations, telling himself not to get his

and it

walked in, Marco stood

across

a

I'm fine,”