Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Old lady York smiled warmly at Elora. "Elora, if you have something to say, go ahead. I'm listening."

Facing old lady York's kind and gentle demeanor, Elora's expression softened, and her voice grew quieter, almost tender.

"Old lady York, thank you for thinking so highly of me. Since you've chosen me for Tatum, I assume you know about my family situation."

Old lady York nodded without hesitation.

She knew everything.

She made it a point to understand the background of every potential granddaughter-in-law.

"I can't marry someone who lives far away," Elora admitted honestly. "If Tatum and I are together, he'd have to live with my family. I'm very particular about certain things-like having him around for my meals. That means he wouldn't be able to leave for long periods, and his visits back home would be short. Tatum is your grandson, someone you've raised with care. Unless it's absolutely necessary, I wouldn't ask him to live with my family."

would essentially mean he was living with her family. While some families might accept that, it's not common,

takes them—whether for love

if he comes back less often in the future, that's okay. We can always visit. I'm old, but his parents are still young. They can easily take a plane to see you for

stay there or return to Wiltspoon

big cities for work, settle down, and rarely return home. Some only visit during the holidays, while others might

York, can you really speak for your son

York smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry about that. My son and daughter-in-law

it's not like you'll never come back. I believe that even after marriage, you'll

chose for her grandsons. If she hadn't approved of

Tatum, don't you?" old lady York's eyes sparkled