Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei
Chapter 3655

Chapter 3655

Mrs. Ormond smiled and said, “You’re not fat at all. You’ve just gained a bit of weight, which isgood. You’ll look better with a bit more roundness. Being too thin doesn’t suit you.” Elora replied, “I’m not overeating. I’m still busy and exercising every day, but I’m still gainingweight.” Mrs. Ormond responded, “That just means you’re enjoying Tatum’s cooking. As long as you havethree balanced meals a day and your body absorbs the nutrients, your complexion will improvetoo.” Tatum was Mrs. Ormond’s favorite chef among all they had. Not only did he cook well, but he alsohad a pleasing appearance and a refined demeanor. He didn’t seem like an ordinary chef but morelike a wealthy, well-mannered gentleman. “He’s doing well for now,” Elora said. “Mom, is Tinsley still at the company?” Mrs. Ormond replied, “Since you’re away on business, Tinsley’s been handling the company andsocializing. She’s really busy, leaving early and coming home late. I haven’t seen much of herlately.” “Your second aunt came over a few days ago, complaining that she hasn’t seen Tinsley in days. Itold her this is just how it is in our family. Thank you for all your hard work.” The two boys in the family, Alonzo and Angelo, were only six and five years old. Even after the NewYear, Alonzo would only be seven, still many years away from adulthood. And even when they grew up, they wouldn’t immediately take over the family business. They’d needexperience, achievements, and the trust of the company before assuming the familyresponsibilities. Until then, the women of the family had to keep things going. Mrs. Ormond sighed. “Elora, I feel for you. You’re always traveling for business, and even whenyou’re home, you’re swamped with meetings, documents, and social events. Sometimes, you evenhave to attend various functions.” “Girls should be treated like jewels, living carefree lives. But because of our family, you’ve had tocarry such a heavy burden.”

“You’re already twenty-six and haven’t even had your first love yet. I’m worried about your marriage.There aren’t many eligible young men in Annenburg. Some are already married, and those who aresingle don’t feel worthy of you.” When it came to Elora’s love life, it was a sad topic. She was the most outstanding young woman inAnnenburg, and no man seemed to be her match. Elora was strong and independent, and whilemany admired her, most men were intimidated by her strength. Some men were interested, but onlyin the Ormond family’s wealth, not in Elora herself. Because of this, Elora was already twenty-six, nearly twenty-seven, and had yet to experience herfirst love. Tinsley, also twenty-six, had her admirers, but she wasn’t as serious about it as Elora. “Mom, I’m still young. I’m only going to be twenty-seven, not thirty-six. People with successfulcareers are marrying and having children later these days. I’m not in a rush. If I’m still single atthirty-six, then we can start worrying.” Elora had once dreamed of love, only to be let down by reality.