Married At First Sight By Gu Lingfei

Erika quickly said, “No, I need to get back and help the kids with their homework.

There’s so much of it during winter break.

If I don’t keep an eye on them, they'll just play games on their phones.” Kathryn nodded.

“You're right, sister-in-law.

Make sure to stay on top of it.

Don't let them get lost in gaming and watching videos.

If you have the time, it's best to supervise them yourself.

Kids can't be expected to have that kind of self-control.

Even we adults struggle to put down our phones.” lt was adults who set the example for kids’ habits with electronics.

Parents often occupied themselves with their phones, avoiding interaction with their kids.

And when the kids got restless, parents handed them devices to keep them quiet so they could continue using their own in peace.

But that just led to children becoming glued to screens.

When their school performance dropped, parents suddenly laid down strict rules, taking the devices away.

Chaos followed.

threatening to harm themselves if they weren't given their

some even carried out those

starts as

say parents are a child's

Erika sighed.

enough with them before, and now it’s hard to turn things

I ease up, they're sweet and

on their studies,

to give me

Mr. Fraser

won't keep you

me know ahead of time so we can have one last meal

not be sisters-in-law anymore,

kids’ aunt.” Erika knew Kathryn planned

ways in the

her car, watching until Erika was out of sight before

cafe near the hospital, nervously sipping his second cup

with Kathryn had gone or if Kathryn had been willing

his expectations, telling

squash, and it

Erika walked in, Marco stood up and

sat across from

some coffee? I'll get you a cup,” Marco offered, trying

I'm fine,”