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.

was the sixth in line, with three younger brothers below him. The ninth and youngest hadn't even reached adulthood yet. Tinsley figured he must have

mountains on his

was.

were exceptional. If even one of them had been slightly mediocre, maybe Tatum wouldn't have felt so much

He wasn't even sure when he'd reach his seventh brother's level, let alone

carry them for

smiled but

thick recipe book-every page she turned revealed

the elders

raising such exceptional children and grandchildren

She had

stay in the office working late without feeling hungry Tatum always made sure she bad a

too busy to eat out, she'd drop by Elora's office for dinner

handling all of Elora's meals, ske was dooking

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interrupt her work to make sure she ate on time, rested