The More The Merrier

“Daddy!” Gavin ran over to his father excitedly.

Benjamin embraced him and stroked his head. “Are you having fun here?”

“Yes! Mommy… Ms. York has made me a lot of delicious food. I like all of them!”

The four children hiding inside the room smirked when they heard Gavin say that.

Zachary murmured under his breath, “How shameless!”

Benjamin’s eyes lit up. He turned to face the woman standing idly at the door.

“Aren’t you going to close the door?”

Arissa sighed and did just that before joining them.

“Mr. Graham, have a seat. Gavin’s having his dinner. Let him finish his meal first. Then, you may bring him home.”

Benjamin narrowed his eyes. Can’t she read the room and invite me to dinner? After all, I’m her boss.

“Well, I haven’t eaten yet. Let me join you.”

With that, he carried Gavin in his arms and walked toward the dining table.

Arissa was bewildered. Never had she imagined that Benjamin would invite himself just like that.

“Why? I invited you for dinner at my house last night. Won’t you at least allow me stay for dinner tonight?”

Benjamin glanced at Arissa.

smiled awkwardly

I will. I’m just not sure if you like

that he would discover the four children hiding in the

let out a light snort as he cast a glance

this a little too much for just two

are your kids?” he asked as he put Gavin down

tucked her hair behind her ear, “My friend took them to his house. They’re staying there

word, Benjamin

she met his deep eyes, her heart

With

in her direction and then shifted

Mommy.” Gavin

frown only grew

That rendered Gavin speechless.

when he looked at the other seats

there are traces of food on the table, as though someone

like to have? Soup, or pasta?” Arissa asked as she came back with a set of clean

with either.” Benjamin stared at

contact, Arissa served him some

Finish your food and

she placed the bowl in front of him. “Enjoy your meal, Mr.

fork

beside Gavin, Arissa filled

“Let’s eat.”

Gavin’s eyes