The More The Merrier

Chapter 108

Over at the dining table, Arissa, who was still eating with Gavin, turned around to check on Benjamin, only to find him standing in front of her bedroom,

Her cheeks flushed crimson at once.

How could he enter my bedroom without my permission?

“Mr. Graham!” Arissa called out to him. She could not let him invade her privacy.

Benjamin turned to her, looking as composed as ever. He did not show a single shred of unease despite being caught red-handed.

His handsome face remained calm as he explained, “I heard some noises coming from inside. I was just checking to see if there are any rats!”

Arissa was rendered speechless by the sensible excuse.

“So, did you find any rats, Mr. Graham?”

“No. Perhaps it’s in the other room. Let me go check.”

As he said that, he turned around and headed toward the other room.

Arissa’s heart almost leaped out of her chest. Hastily, she stormed over and blocked his way.

“Mr. Graham, there are certainly no rats in my house. You must be hearing things.”

Benjamin did not expect her to do that. Unable to halt his tracks, he bumped straight into her.

pressed against the door. Flushing crimson, Arissa stretched out

remained

door,

and burst into a furtive

you afraid to let me

her, looking unabashed as

funny. That’s not it. It’s rather messy in here, and I don’t want you

her hardest to suppress her nerves. It was difficult to keep a straight face, especially when she was in his

carry a variety of viruses. I don’t think a woman like you can deal with them on your

your offer, Mr. Graham, but I can handle

nervously at the thought of Benjamin

this is

voice, Arissa reminded him that he

gaze flickered as he

distance between them gradually diminished. Soon, they got so close that they could even see the

face, giving rise

up on the man’s intense pheromones. Her heart raced uncontrollably as her

instinctively. “Mr.

hiding something from

touched hers, he came to a halt before questioning in a deep

her back pressed against the door, Arissa smiled sheepishly. She lifted her eyes only to meet the man’s enthralling gaze. She

be possibly

remained fixed on

that her heart could almost