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

he

I can let you stay for a little bit longer, but

lips

Gavin’s disappointment, Arissa

if he stays over for the night. I

her intently. “Why do you want him to stay

stumped by his

was her son as well. As far as he knew,

I like him!” Arissa promptly

just let anyone you

snort. There was a hint of

her mouth in an attempt to refute, “Why

notice that his expression was as

How dare you!

let out a sigh. “Mommy, I think

gave him another

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

the mood to discuss the matter regarding the kids

“Gavin, let’s go!”

Benjamin beckoned his son

gently. She carried him in her

me when you

“All right, Mommy!”

as she bent down with Gavin still

her lap and helped him put

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

He

stand up!”

putting on Gavin’s shoes, Arissa

“Bye, Mommy.”

“Bye, Sweetheart!”

down and kissed Gavin

from both embarrassment and

taking the boy’s

“Drive safe, Mr. Graham.”

finally heaved a sigh of relief as

rendered speechless by her eagerness

the cut on her forehead and stared

grabbed his son’s hand and walked

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