Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

The two little ones were most afraid of their sister, Elora.

Tinsley hummed, "By the time I get home, they'll probably have finished their homework and started playing chess."

Both brothers loved chess. If they couldn't go outside, they could spend an entire day battling it out over the board.

"They're smart and always complete their assignments well. Even though I've noticed them slacking a little, their studies haven't suffered, and they're still keeping up with their extracurricular activities. It's fine to let them relax every now and then."

Elora parted her lips as if to speak but held back.

Tinsley had a point.

She couldn't be too hard on them. They were still just kids-six and seven years old. Their childhood should be carefree and happy.

She had already put enough pressure on them.

"Tatum spends time with them when he's free. He's surprisingly good with kids. Maybe he helped take care of younger relatives at home and has some experience."

The York family had nine boys in their younger generation-no girls.

and youngest hadn't even reached

That's right. Rowan grew up with eight mountains

was.

had

to catch up. He wasn't even sure when he'd reach his seventh brother's

mountains-he'd carry them

smiled but said

was like a thick recipe book-every page she turned revealed a new and delicious

visit the elders of

raising such exceptional children and grandchildren required

She had dinner

in the office working late without feeling hungry Tatum always made sure she bad a meal. He'd bring food upstairs

Elora's office for dinner instead. She also noticed that Elora's complexion had improved ever since Tatum became

he could make beauty-enhancing soups. With him handling all of Elora's meals, ske

ket

afraid to interrupt her work to make sure she ate on time, rested after meals, and only then got