Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

When asked about his fiancée, Tatum refused to tell Elora. If it had been someone else, he wouldn't have hesitated. His explanation made sense, but Elora felt he was hiding something.

If the fiancée was her, his secrecy would be understandable.

Old Lady York met Elora's gaze.

She was exactly the kind of granddaughter-in-law she had hoped for.

She appreciated Elora's directness.

Instead of answering immediately, she asked, "Why do you think Tatum's fiancée is you?" Elora laid out her reasoning, one point at a time.

Her analysis was sharp and logical-anyone listening would be convinced that she was, in fact, Tatum's fiancée.

Finally, she said, "Old Lady York, you met me a long time ago, yet I have no memory of it. I have every reason to believe that you were secretly observing me, evaluating my character on Tatum's behalf."

She had heard from Tatum himself that in the York family, character was the most important trait in a wife.

family's status, their sons typically married women of equal

find a granddaughter-in-law who was both a good match and of good character, Old Lady York would go

young women in the York family. She

young lady had faced a few hardships, but she too was from a wealthy

can you

between you and Tatum. If you love each other, whether or

give you my blessing. I will also accept it wholeheartedly. I'm a very open-minded

becomes much easier. There's no need to worry

those words, Old Lady York

weight in her heart

the sixth younge master of the York family,

York family, Elora wouldn't have known that Tatum was actually

a position was his love for cooking. But perhaps the bigger reason was

hadn't he

was afraid she would