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.

extreme behavior, threatening to

even carried out

as a blank

say parents are a child's

Erika sighed.

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

up, they're sweet and

if I push them on their studies,

give me a heart attack.” Kathryn wasn't sure how

and Mr. Fraser should head

keep you any

decide to leave, let me know ahead of time so we

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

be my kids’ aunt.” Erika knew Kathryn planned

ways in the

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

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

Kathryn had gone or if Kathryn had been willing

expectations, telling himself not to get

to squash, and it left him feeling on

stood up

across from

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

fine,”