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, then at

When he spoke, it was in

you stay for a little bit longer, but you ought not

pursed his lips

Gavin’s disappointment, Arissa

mind if he stays over for the night. I can send him to school

her intently. “Why do you want him to stay

was stumped by his

not know that Gavin was her son as well. As far as he knew, Gavin was

him!” Arissa promptly

you just let anyone you like

There was a hint of annoyance in his

her mouth in an attempt to refute, “Why not? Should I rather have people I hate

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

How dare you!

the two and let out a sigh. “Mommy, I think it’s better for me to go

another hug and kiss

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

he was no longer in the mood to

“Gavin, let’s go!”

feet, Benjamin beckoned his

to part. Arissa tousled his hair gently. She

me when

“All right, Mommy!”

as she bent down with Gavin

seated Gavin on her lap and helped him put his shoes

could tell that her patience and affection toward Gavin were genuine, unlike Danna, who

wanted the best for him. He was her son

stand up!” Benjamin

shoes, Arissa finally set

“Bye, Mommy.”

“Bye, Sweetheart!”

leaned down and kissed Gavin goodbye for one

reddened from both embarrassment

before taking the boy’s hand. “We’re leaving now,”

“Drive safe, Mr. Graham.”

as she sent him

was rendered speechless by her eagerness

noticed the cut on her forehead and stared

son’s

confusion and asked, “Mr. Graham,