Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Afraid that Tatum might refuse, Elora added, "I don't eat well when I'm alone. I have a much better appetite when someone eats with me."

Tatum knew she was saying that on purpose, worried he wouldn't agree. But how could he refuse? This was exactly what he wanted.

"Alright, Miss. I'd be happy to eat with you from now on."

"Now, go eat first. I'll have the fruit ready in a moment."

Elora glanced at him but said nothing before heading out.

In the past, unless she had a special event, she would go straight back to the lounge after dinner to rest. She never paid much attention to having fruit after meals.

But now, without realizing it, Tatum had changed some of her small habits.

These little changes gave her a bit more rest and improved her health.

Soon, Tatum came out with the prepared fruit.

He had sliced the fruit and arranged the pieces into the shape of a phoenix with its wings spread wide, using smaller, uncut fruits as finishing touches.

"In such a short time, you actually made a phoenix?"

help but admire

smiled. "It's

to

back. I can make plenty of designs. If the plate is big enough, I could even create a whole landscape

Elora said with interest. Tatum

I took over the family business, I used to paint in my spare time. But ever since I took over, I've been so busy that I haven't touched a

at landscapes. My

I love painting ancient beauties

chopsticks

alone. Sometimes, Tinsley would join her, and when she did, Tatum would always prepare two sets of bowls and

so it was just the two

not," Tatum said with a smile. "I can't paint ancient beauties well, but I can do a pretty good job with

family was full of handsome

grown up around them, Tatum had plenty of inspiration. With his skills, painting

recalled his early days of

when he used to practice by sketching his mother. Back then, she was still young, beautiful,

the elegance of a true

the youngest son several years younger than his eldest brother-he had always