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

he spoke, it was in an authoritative

little bit longer, but you ought

pursed his lips at Benjamin’s

disappointment, Arissa

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

“Why do you want

stumped

well. As far as he knew, Gavin was his son, not

like him!”

just let anyone you

an unnoticeable snort. There was a hint of annoyance

by Benjamin’s reaction, Arissa opened her mouth in an attempt to refute, “Why not? Should

a glance, only to notice that his expression

How dare you!

“Mommy, I think it’s better for me to

right!” Arissa gave him another hug

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

he was no longer in the mood

“Gavin, let’s go!”

Benjamin

his hair gently. She carried him

forget to call me when

“All right, Mommy!”

bent down with Gavin still

her lap and helped him put his

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

the best for him. He was her son by

up!”

putting on Gavin’s shoes, Arissa finally set him

“Bye, Mommy.”

“Bye, Sweetheart!”

leaned down and kissed Gavin goodbye

reddened from both embarrassment and

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

“Drive safe, Mr. Graham.”

of relief as she sent

was rendered speechless by her eagerness to

her forehead and stared at it

grabbed his son’s hand

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