Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

As soon as Alonzo heard Angelo might arrive, he picked up his pace.

Before leaving his room, Elora reminded him, "When you go downstairs, double-check that you've got your schoolbag, books, and water bottle."

Elora didn't make a habit of helping Alonzo with such tasks. She firmly believed that he needed to take responsibility for his own belongings. Whenever their parents or the household staff tried to assist him, Elora would step in and firmly reprimand them. Their parents, who had Alonzo later in life, were naturally inclined to spoil their only son. But Elora made sure to keep that in check, knowing that without discipline, Alonzo would grow up pampered beyond repair.

"I know, Sister!" Alonzo called back as he began brushing his teeth.

Satisfied, Elora left his room and headed downstairs. On the first floor, she spotted Angelo jogging in with his small schoolbag strapped to his back.

you running? Be careful not to

greeted her cheerfully, slowing down

gestured for him to

about to scold him, he approached cautiously, his little face full of seriousness. "Sister, I promise I'll walk tomorrow instead of running," he said earnestly. Then, as if pleading his case, he added, "I was just worried I wouldn't have time

until morning exercises at school, when they'd eat again. Alonzo, being an elementary school student, came home for lunch and dinner, as lower-grade students didn't board at school. Angelo, still in

get to eat Brother Tatum's cooking once a day," he lamented, holding

but

the brothers but also with Angelo's classmates. Angelo would often bring Tatum's snacks to kindergarten to share, basking in the admiration of his peers as they raved about how delicious everything was. Proudly, Angelo would tell them, "I get to eat the freshest and best snacks

where to buy these snacks that their children couldn't stop talking about. When they learned the treats were made by Elora's private chef, they