Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Elora asked, "When is your sister-in-law due?"

She didn't have a backup private chef. If Tatum took a few days off, she could manage, but if he needed an extended leave, she might not approve it.

Serenity was pregnant. Elora had learned about the York family's situation through a close friend. As Tatum's sister-in-law, it was only natural for him to want to visit his nephew.

"I'm not sure," Tatum replied. "I asked my eldest brother, and he estimated about two months. But it could be earlier or later-hard to say. I'll go back when she's in the hospital, and once she's discharged and resting at home, I'll return to work. Then, when the baby turns one month old, I'll definitely go back for two days. After all, he's my nephew-the first child of our York family's next generation."

Elora considered his request before responding. "If you only need two or three days off, that's fine. But if it's longer than three days, I may not approve it. You know how picky I am-that's why I keep changing chefs. Right now, I'm very satisfied with you, and I've gotten used to your cooking. I can't stand the idea of you being away too long."

She made a mental note to hire two more private chefs and rotate them in shifts. That way, if someone needed time off, she wouldn't be left without meals.

at the hospital. My eldest brother will take care of everything else. There's nothing for us to worry about. I mainly want to see the baby. Since Rowan's birth, there hasn't been a newborn in the York family for over

knew better than to take too much time off. His future wife was particular, and if he was gone too long, she might replace him with

I've been teaching Andy and the others. They're professional chefs, and with my guidance, they can already prepare meals that meet your standards. While I'm away, Andy will take care

household. Since Elora rarely ate at

arrived,

eager to improve. Andy often sought advice, and Tatum willingly guided him, not just

about

learned from

a gardener, had to go through rigorous background checks before being hired. People with

worried about Andy taking

had deepened, especially after she learned his true identity. She had grown to