The More The Merrier

Chapter 864 Love Or Money

“You guys go ahead.” Benjamin swept a gaze over Kingsley before looking at the children. Glimpsing the longing on their faces, he had the server bring another platter of appetizers. “Go and wash your hands.”

“Quick, go and wash your hands!” Arissa echoed. She stood up and led the way to the restroom. All six children hastily trotted after her. After Arissa had washed their hands, she urged them all to go and relieve themselves.

The children went into the cubicle, one after another. Arissa again helped them wash their hands and wiped them dry before allowing them to leave the restroom.

She herself took a leak before leaving. By then, Jonathan had arrived. Surprise inundated Arissa, for she thought that he would arrive much later.

“Were you lying to me? You said you had something to do, yet you arrived so quickly?” Kingsley teased. The corners of Jonathan’s mouth turned up. “Do I look as though I’d lie?”

“Nope, but when you do so, you’re far more convincing than others!” Kingsley riposted with a snigger. At that, Jonathan chuckled. “That’s only because you’re dumb. Who’s to be blamed?”

“Look at this, everyone! This sanctimonious fellow is nothing more than a scammer!”

Livid to the point that he had steam coming out of his ears, Kingsley urged everyone to back him up. “What scam did he pull on you? Love or money?” Shaun quipped, tickled pink.

“D*mn it! You’re both on the same side! The former, okay?” Kingsley was downright indignant.

Jonathan’s lips inexorably twitched. “Can you please mind your words, Kingsley? I’ve never done anything of that sort! I’m straight!”

burst into laughter. Benjamin got to

gave Aaron a call. A while later, he said to Benjamin, “He has only just departed, so he asked

he has just departed. Jonathan told me he was at the office, but he’s now here. All of you are liars! I’m not going to organize a gathering anymore henceforth. You all can do it

wash his hands as well. Jonathan and Shaun exchanged smiling glances before

“Here, Sweethearts!”

the

to help. They settled the children in their

adjusted the distance between their

Benjamin pulled out a chair. “Sit

him for a moment. “I’ll sit over there. It’ll be more convenient to take food

here. Let them

assertive, adamant that she sit beside

and pushed her down onto the chair. Arissa was promptly torn between amusement and exasperation. “Okay, I’ll sit here.

shoulders hurt from the

gaze over her, Benjamin pulled a chair out and took his

Ethen, and Jack also took their places

ordered the server to

had decanted the wine beforehand. Taking the wine glasses, she poured them all

drink a few glasses