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.

York family's status, their

granddaughter-in-law who was both a good match and of good character, Old

her friends to investigate the young women in

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

"Old Lady York, can you give me

out, and took Elora's hand. "Elora, that's between you and Tatum. If you love each other,

my blessing. I will also accept it wholeheartedly. I'm a very open-minded old lady. My sons and daughters-in-law are the same-we don't interfere in our

are raised well, being an elder becomes much

Lady York had

her

of miles to work as her private chef He already had a thriving career. As the sixth younge master of the York family, he had status and prestige, yet he willingly humbled himself for this

her friend Rosie hadn't gone to Wiltspoon and uncovered details about the York

position was his love for cooking. But perhaps

he just told

was afraid she would reject him and