You More Than Anything In The World

The children reveled in their enjoyment, playing for a while longer before eventually freeing themselves from Arissa's clothes.

“Are you two stupid? Hiding in Mommy's belly?” Arissa pinched the cheeks of the two boys affectionately.

Oliver and Jasper grinned.

“Mommy, your belly feels warm. You also smell nice!” said the latter.

Oliver nodded reverently in response to Jasper's comment. Then, he hugged Arissa again and exclaimed, “I like the smell of Mommy!”

Arissa was amused by their antics, her eyes crinkled into a warm smile.

The rest of the children also inched closer and hugged Arissa one after another, their faces lightly rubbed against her body.

“Mommy, you smell so good!”

A sour expression crossed Benjamin's face as he observed Arissa being embraced by the children, feeling somewhat displeased by their close contact.

He stretched out his hand and lifted the children away from Arissa.

“Daddy, how could you do this?” Gavin glared at him angrily, protesting.

Zachary also stared at Benjamin. It was apparent that he also strongly opposed Benjamin's action.

Benjamin enveloped Arissa in his arms, drawing her closer into the protective embrace of his body.

“How can your mommy go for a walk when you all are holding her?”

With that, Benjamin wrapped his arms around Arissa and began walking with her along the path, embarking on a leisurely stroll together.

The six children followed behind with their cheeks puffed out in exasperation.

Zachary said, “He is so shameless! How could he rob Mommy from us?”

Gavin echoed, “That's right. He's a shameless man! How can an adult fight for Mommy against us?”

Having overheard the children's conversation, Benjamin was tongue-tied. These two brats are siding up against me.

Arissa couldn't stifle her amusement when she saw Benjamin's sullen expression. She turned around and called out to the children.

The children's momentary tantrums quickly dissipated as soon as Arissa called out to them. Their smiles returned, and they joyfully came to her once again.

Benjamin expressed his dissatisfaction to Arissa, complaining, “Why is it that they always smile at you, but give me a sullen face as if I owe them money?”

Arissa chuckled and gazed at the handsome man beside her. “It's because you don't smile in front of them!”

A slight twitch appeared at the corner of Benjamin's mouth. He couldn't help but notice that when he tried to be gentle with the children, they didn't exactly welcome his gestures too.

As she noticed Benjamin's lingering jealousy, Arissa couldn't help but feel a sense of secret joy deep within her heart.

“Be kind to them, and they will naturally warm up to you,” she whispered softly into Benjamin's ear, leaning closer to him.

Benjamin let out a soft snort and proceeded to guide her on a leisurely stroll through the garden.

The six children bounced around them, filling the air with their exuberance and creating a lively atmosphere.

William emerged with a tray of delicious food. Spotting Arissa and Benjamin at the pavilion, he approached them and offered the food.

“Mr. Graham, Mrs. Graham, young masters, Ms. Jesse, have some finger food!” William greeted them warmly, and in an instant, the children eagerly rushed over and brought some for Arissa.