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.

at Gavin,

handsome face was apathetic. When he spoke, it

I can let you stay for a little bit longer, but you ought not cause

pursed his lips

disappointment, Arissa

mind if he stays over for the night. I

gazed at her intently. “Why do you want him

was stumped

was her son as well. As far as

I like him!” Arissa

let anyone you like

was a hint of annoyance in his

her mouth in an attempt to refute, “Why

shot him a glance, only to notice that his expression was as gloomy as the night. He was glaring at

How dare you!

“Mommy, I think it’s better for me to go home. I’ll come over again

another

the fact that Arissa treated his son in such a tender manner but acted so disagreeably

he was no longer in the mood to discuss the

“Gavin, let’s go!”

feet, Benjamin beckoned

to part. Arissa tousled his hair gently. She carried him in her arms and

to call me when

“All right, Mommy!”

bent down

her lap and helped him

that her patience and affection toward Gavin were genuine, unlike Danna, who behaved quite pretentiously toward the

He was her son

up!”

Gavin’s shoes, Arissa

“Bye, Mommy.”

“Bye, Sweetheart!”

kissed Gavin goodbye

cheeks reddened from

the boy’s hand. “We’re leaving now,” he said to

“Drive safe, Mr. Graham.”

a sigh of relief as she sent him off with a

speechless by

cut on her forehead and stared at it for a

his son’s

watched him in confusion and asked, “Mr. Graham,