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.

looked at Gavin, then

When he

for a little bit longer, but you

pursed his lips at Benjamin’s

Gavin’s disappointment, Arissa

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

intently. “Why do you want him to

was stumped

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

I like him!” Arissa promptly

anyone you like stay

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

opened her mouth in an attempt to refute, “Why not? Should I rather

expression was as gloomy as

How dare you!

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

another hug and

by the fact that Arissa treated his son in such a tender manner but acted so disagreeably toward him as if

he was no longer in the mood to discuss the

“Gavin, let’s go!”

feet, Benjamin

to part. Arissa tousled his hair gently. She

to call me when you get

“All right, Mommy!”

she bent down with

and

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

best for him. He was her son by blood,

up!” Benjamin

shoes, Arissa finally

“Bye, Mommy.”

“Bye, Sweetheart!”

and kissed Gavin goodbye

reddened from both embarrassment and

a glance before taking the boy’s hand. “We’re leaving

“Drive safe, Mr. Graham.”

finally heaved a sigh of relief as she sent him

rendered speechless by her eagerness to do

noticed the cut on her forehead and stared at it

his son’s hand

him in confusion and asked, “Mr. Graham, what’s the