The More The Merrier

Chapter 139 I Assumed You Abandoned Me

Back then, Arissa slept with Benjamin errantly after an elaborate set-up. However, she did not want to go into detail with Gavin that day.

So, she lowered her body and held on to Gavin’s tiny shoulders. In an earnest tone, she explained, “You’re still too young. I’ll explain it to you when you’re older. For now, just know that I love you all.”

With a soft touch, Arissa gently caressed Gavin’s cheek.

He smiled coyly in return and said, “Now, I know. Before this, I assumed you abandoned me.”

Instantly, a sharp pain tore through Arissa’s heart. Guilt-ridden, she pulled Gavin into an embrace right away and comforted him, “It’s all my fault. I failed to protect you!” Arissa knew if she had been more careful, Danna would have had no chance to nab him.

“Mommy, I don’t blame you at all. The baddies were just too evil!” uttered Gavin, who had his brows tightly knit in a bunch. When he had a look of hostility swept across his face, one could clearly see that Gavin took after Benjamin indeed.

Arissa knew Danna would not let her off so easily. The latter was even mean to Jasper.

Overwhelmed by emotions, she drew a deep breath. In a bittersweet tone, she muttered, “Thank you, Sweetheart.”

After kissing Gavin on his cheek, she felt a warm assurance as he stroked her hair consolingly.

“Mommy, I didn’t know that vicious woman was not my real mommy before. I only know she doesn’t love me. In fact, it’s a relief to know that she isn’t my real mommy!” blurted Gavin.

Arissa’s heart was in turmoil once again, as she saw how sensible Gavin was. This was despite the fact that he was deprived of motherly love from such a young age.

mean to you?” asked Arissa. With much care, she lifted Gavin and placed him on her lap. As they sat on the rocking chair in the garden, Arissa couldn’t help

response, Gavin shook his head. “Well,

it when I’m out alone with her. Well, she isn’t fond of me either. It’s clear

such, Danna was just another acquainted adult in

Gavin’s head again. “Sweetheart, I am

all. Daddy has been protective of me,” comforted Gavin as he wrapped his arms around Arissa

Arissa felt worse when she

been dire if Danna had not brought Gavin to Benjamin. The thought

that moment, her phone rang. She looked at the phone and realized it

at the phone and

herself down and answered the call with

you turning in soon?” asked Zachary

stroll in the garden with Gavin,” answered

went on, “Have you guys had

Hinton bought

is Benjamin treating

break into a smile. “Not too

joined in, too. “Mommy, how long

a few days. Be good and obey Mr. Hinton. Don’t be mischievous, understand?” said

of trouble?” Zachary asked worriedly, as he found it peculiar that Arissa needed to be there for