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

will. I’m just not

actually scared that he would discover the four

a light snort as he cast a

this a little too much for just

as he put Gavin down and sat down on the

her hair behind her ear, “My friend took them to

word, Benjamin fixed his

met his deep eyes, her heart beat like a

get you the silverware.” With that, she turned and

her direction and then shifted his gaze toward

You’ll scare Mommy.” Gavin muttered as he

frown only grew

That rendered Gavin speechless.

he looked at the other seats at

chairs are untidy and there are traces of food on the table, as though someone was there a minute

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

fine with either.” Benjamin stared at

Arissa served

your food

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

a fork and

Gavin, Arissa filled

“Let’s eat.”

Gavin’s eyes narrowed