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

carried out

starts as a

always say

Erika sighed.

before, and now it’s hard to turn things

I ease up, they're sweet and

I push them on their

to give me a heart attack.” Kathryn wasn't

continued, “You and Mr. Fraser should head

won't keep

if you do decide to leave, let me know ahead of time so we can have

not be sisters-in-law anymore,

kids’ aunt.” Erika knew Kathryn planned to

ways in the

watching until Erika was out of sight before getting

cafe near the hospital, nervously sipping his

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

to manage his expectations, telling himself

squash, and it left him feeling

stood up

across

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

I'm fine,”