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.

line, with three younger brothers below him. The ninth and youngest hadn't even reached adulthood yet. Tinsley figured he

That's right. Rowan grew up with eight mountains on his shoulders. No one knows how

was.

one of them had been slightly mediocre, maybe Tatum

even sure when he'd reach his seventh brother's level, let alone the six

them

but said

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

also wanted to visit the elders of the York

exceptional children and grandchildren required true

out. She

hungry Tatum always made sure she bad a meal.

out, she'd drop by Elora's office for dinner instead. She also noticed that Elora's complexion had improved ever since Tatum became her

soups. With him handling all

ket

interrupt her work to make sure she ate on time,