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, then

he spoke, it was in an authoritative

a little bit longer, but you ought

his lips at Benjamin’s

Gavin’s disappointment, Arissa frowned

I’m glad Gavin likes it here. I don’t mind if he stays over

gazed at her intently. “Why do you want him

was stumped by

that Gavin was her son as well. As far as

I like him!”

let anyone you

was

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

notice that his expression was as gloomy as the

How dare you!

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

right!” Arissa gave him another hug and

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

no longer in the mood

“Gavin, let’s go!”

to his feet, Benjamin beckoned his son

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

to call me

“All right, Mommy!”

down with

Gavin on her lap and helped

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

genuinely wanted the best for him. He

up!”

shoes, Arissa finally

“Bye, Mommy.”

“Bye, Sweetheart!”

down and kissed Gavin

reddened from both

shot Gavin a glance before taking the boy’s hand.

“Drive safe, Mr. Graham.”

heaved a sigh of relief as she sent him off

by her

on her forehead and stared at it for

son’s

him in confusion and asked,