The More The Merrier

Chapter 109

Even though she was reluctant to part with Gavin, she felt guilty of making the other four kids starve if she were to let Benjamin and Gavin stay any longer.

“Yes, Mommy. I like it here. I like you. I like my brothers,” Gavin said. He muttered the last part rather softly.

“Mommy likes you too!”

Arissa was overjoyed to hear him say that. She kissed him over and over again.

As Benjamin watched them exchange goodbye kisses he felt a pang of jealousy.

Arissa ushered Gavin to the living room. She said to Benjamin, “Mr. Graham, Gavin’s done with his meal!”

In other words, it was time for them to leave.

Benjamin shot her and Gavin a glance before beckoning the latter over.

“Come over here, Gavin!”

Gavin obediently complied.

Arissa’s gaze remained on her son as he approached Benjamin.

Noticing her relentless gaze, Benjamin snorted inwardly at her doting attitude toward Gavin.

“Do you like it here?” Benjamin asked Gavin.

The boy’s eyes lit up. He nodded fervently. “Yes!”

“Then we shall stay for a little while longer!” Benjamin patted Gavin’s head and suggested.

Arissa was taken aback. Benjamin’s suggestion had put her in a tight spot, as it would seem impolite if she forced them to leave.

“Gavin, have some fruits!”

Arissa had no choice but to sit next to Benjamin. She scooped Gavin up and had him sit on her lap as she offered him fruits.

“Mommy, I want to stay here!”

Gavin clung to Arissa and pleaded. Holding him tightly in her arms, Arissa, more than anything, would love for him to stay longer too.

Yet, she figured Benjamin would most probably not allow that.

“Daddy, can I stay over? I don’t want to go home. I want to spend a little bit longer with Mommy!” Gavin pleaded.

Gavin,

face was apathetic. When he spoke, it was in an authoritative

for a little

pursed his lips at

Gavin’s disappointment, Arissa

don’t mind if he stays over for the night.

do you want him

was stumped by his

son as well. As far

him!” Arissa

anyone you like stay

let out an unnoticeable snort. There was a hint of annoyance in his

attempt to refute, “Why not?

shot him a glance, only to notice that his expression was as gloomy as

How dare you!

and let out a sigh. “Mommy, I think it’s better for me to go home. I’ll come over

gave him another

treated his son in such a tender manner but acted so disagreeably toward him as if he

mood to discuss the matter

“Gavin, let’s go!”

to his feet, Benjamin beckoned his son

gently. She carried him in her arms and approached

to call me when you

“All right, Mommy!”

she bent down with Gavin still in

and helped him put

and affection toward Gavin were genuine, unlike Danna, who behaved quite pretentiously toward

best for him. He was her son by blood,

up!” Benjamin

on Gavin’s shoes, Arissa finally set him

“Bye, Mommy.”

“Bye, Sweetheart!”

leaned down and kissed Gavin goodbye for one

cheeks reddened from

Gavin a glance before taking the boy’s hand. “We’re leaving now,” he

“Drive safe, Mr. Graham.”

finally heaved a sigh of relief as

rendered speechless by her eagerness to

cut on her forehead

grabbed his son’s hand and walked

him in confusion and asked, “Mr.