You More Than Anything In The World

Benjamin glanced at Darius and Shaun, then leaned down to ask Arissa, “How would you like it prepared? Grilled, pan-fried, steamed, deep-fried, or as a stew?”

Arissa smiled, looking at Darius. “You should ask Dad.”

Darius burst into a hearty laughter upon hearing her answer. He finally caught a big fish and couldn't be happier.

“Arissa, let's prepare it the way you want it!”

Arissa glanced at them. When she saw that Darius truly didn't mind, she cast another glimpse at the fat fish.

“Let's use the head for spicy fish head stew, steam the belly, and fry the rest of the fish, shall we?”

Darius nodded with a smile, supporting the idea. “You've thought this through! The fish is quite large, so it can certainly be done as you said!”

“Mrs. Graham, have you already thought about how to prepare this fish earlier?” Shaun gave her a thumbs up.

Arissa smiled and replied, “I just feel like eating something with a stronger flavor!”

“Can you handle that much spice?” Benjamin eyed her skeptically. The spicy fish head stew was both spicy and salty.

“It's been a long time since I've had that dish, so I'll have it today!” Arissa looked at him, persuading, “Even if it's too spicy for me, the others can handle it!”

“I think Mrs. Graham's suggestions are quite good. Just because you can't handle spice doesn't mean you can stop us from eating it, Benjamin!” Shaun sided with Arissa, his mouth watering just thinking about it.

“Exactly! Even if you can't eat it, we can!” Darius chimed in before calling someone over to take the fish back to the kitchen to be prepared.

“I'll go have a word with Edwin. If you guys want to continue fishing, go ahead!” Darius said before quickly following the housekeeper at a brisk pace.

Shaun's gaze darted between Benjamin and Arissa before slipping away with a chuckle.

“I'll go help out. Keep Mrs. Graham company while she's fishing, okay, Benjamin?”

Arissa knew why they were eager to leave the site, so she couldn't help but find it amusing yet absurd.

She looked at Benjamin. “You're back a bit early.”

Otherwise, Old Mr. Graham and Shaun could've continued fishing without fearing a scolding from Benjamin.

With amusement shining in his eyes, Benjamin looked at her and asked, “How come you're in the mood to fish?”

In truth, Arissa wasn't particularly skilled at fishing. However, she was quite adept at catching them directly from the stream.

“Well... I've got nothing to do at home anyway. I'm just killing time with it!”

She wasn't even there to fish, to begin with, just sunbathing in the garden. When Darius came over and saw the fish in the lake, he got the idea to fish.

Then, Shaun joined him, and together, they started fishing enthusiastically.

She simply sat on the side, watching them fish.

Benjamin raised an eyebrow at her comment but didn't expose them. He sat on the stool, flicked the fishing rod, and began to fish.

Arissa glanced at him. “Are you fishing?”

“Yeah! I'll make you fish stew tonight if I catch one!” Benjamin's thin lips curved in a small smile.