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 themselves if they

carried out those

starts as

always say parents are a child's

Erika sighed.

wasn't strict enough with them before, and now it’s hard to

I ease up, they're sweet

I push them on their studies, it’s a

them with homework sometimes feels like it’s going to give me a heart attack.” Kathryn wasn't sure how

“You and Mr. Fraser

keep you

let me know ahead of time so

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

be my kids’ aunt.” Erika

parted ways in the hospital parking

by her car, watching until Erika was out of sight

a cafe near the hospital, nervously sipping his

know how Erika’s conversation with Kathryn had gone or if

manage his expectations, telling

and it

stood up and waved

across

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

fine,” Erika