The More The Merrier

Chapter 103

“Okay. Thanks, Mommy.”

Gavin nodded as he dug in with delight. Mommy’s cooking is wonderful!

Arissa caressed his head and filled his plate with more food.

“Have some of these. Which one is your favorite? I can make more for you next time.”

“Mommy, your cooking is the best! I like all of them!”

The trio sitting opposite smirked upon witnessing Gavin buttering their mother up.

Well, well. Look at that Gavin’s usually acts cool, yet he becomes so affectionate in front of Mommy.

Arissa grinned, gave Gavin a hug, and kissed him on the cheek.

“Thank you, Sweetheart.”

Gavin blushed. When he locked eyes with the trio, he quickly lowered his head as he ate.

“Come on. All of you, dig in.”

With that, Arissa served the other four kids with food.

“Thank you, Mommy.”

The four children expressed their gratitude. They loved to be spoiled.

“This one is nice. I like it!”

“Mommy, the steak tastes great!”

“Mommy, the chicken is delicious!”

“I like everything you cook, Mommy.”

As the five children devoured the food, Arissa’s smile broadened.

“Help yourself to the food, then. Go on. Eat them all up.”

“Sure!” The children nodded.

Amid the excitement, the doorbell rang.

“I’ll get it.”

Arissa walked over to the door. Bradley must have come to visit

When she opened it, the visitor was not who she expected. Panicked, she slammed the door as her heart raced.

Oh my gosh! Why is Benjamin here?

Her mouth twitched as she gazed at the children sitting at the dining table.

Oh! How could I forget that Gavin’s here?

“Open the door!” Benjamin’s loud voice sounded from outside the door, sending a chill down Arissa’s spine.

Irritation surged within Benjamin as he glared at the closed door.

Does she not welcome me here? How dare she shut me out!

Ethen, who was standing behind Benjamin, did not anticipate that Arissa would close the door just like that.

He suppressed his laughter as he stood outside with Benjamin.

“Open the door this instant!” Benjamin shouted again, his face darkened.

Leaning on her back against the door, Arissa patted her chest in an attempt to calm down.

“Mr. Graham, I’m sorry to keep you waiting. I’m wearing a nightgown. Please wait while I get changed.”

With that, she dashed toward the dining table.

The children turned to look at her at the same time.

Out of curiosity, Zachary asked, “Mommy, who’s here? Why didn’t you open the door?”

At a loss, Arissa said to them, “Shh! It’s Benjamin. I need you all to hide. Quickly!”

The five kids were rendered speechless.

Oliver’s eyes lit up. Daddy’s here?

“Mommy, is it Daddy? Let him in and join us.”

Arissa’s lips twitched. As if I don’t know what you are thinking about!

“Everyone, go hide. Gavin, you may continue eating.”

She admitted she didn’t really know what she was doing.

I don’t want to let him in, but he’s already at the door. The kids are here too. It would have been fine if they had eaten their fill and I was just sending them off, but the problem is they haven’t finished their food. I can’t just send Gavin out because the kids will be upset.

She hurriedly hugged Jesse and told the others, “Quick. Go back to your room and wait. I’ll tell you when he’s gone, then you can come out and eat.”

Zachary was dumbfounded.

Jasper complained, “Why is he here?”

“Daddy’s here to pick me up,” Gavin said as he cast an apologetic look at the other kids.

“Hurry up!” Arissa urged.

At the same time, she quickly retrieved the children’ bowls and stashed them in the room. ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

The other four kids obeyed her instructions and entered the room.

They looked at the randomly placed bowls. Some were half-finished, while some were empty.

“This is mine.”

Jesse recognized her own bowl and took it. Then, she sat on the bed and began to eat.

Meanwhile, Zachary, Oliver, and Jasper exchanged glances with one another. They proceeded to take their own bowls as well.