The More the Merrier

Chapter 9

Chapter 9 They Are Brothers

That’s weird. I’ve been gone for so long, but they haven’t called me yet. Usually, they would be scrambling around to look for me already. Aren’t Mommy, Zachary, Oliver, and Jesse worried about me at all?

With that thought, Jasper checked his phone, which resembled a watch.

Uh-oh. The battery died.

“Gavin, your food’s ready!” Edwin called out when he noticed Jasper as he was about to bring the food over to Gavin’s room.

“Okay!” Jasper responded as he ran to take his seat at the dining table.

Seeing that the table was full of delicious-looking dishes, he quickly grabbed a fork and happily dug in.

“Gavin, pace yourself. Please chew your food more slowly!” Edwin urged as the way Jasper ate shocked him. What’s going on? Usually, he would chew more slowly before swallowing.

“Mm-hmm!” The boy was beaming with delight as he ate. Oh my gosh! These are heavenly! Jesse would definitely love this!

Suddenly, Jasper slowed down as he felt guilty. Did Mommy, Zachary, Oliver, and Jesse eat yet?

“Mr. Whitley, these are really good!”

“Hehe! I was afraid that you’d get tired of eating the same thing every day! Have some more if you like it!” Edwin suggested as he put more food on his plate.

Jasper caught sight of Benjamin walking toward them and started to eat quietly.

“Mr. Graham!” Edwin quickly prepared cutlery for Benjamin while the latter took his seat to eat with Jasper.

His brows furrowed deeply when he saw Jasper swallowing the food without chewing.

“Chew for thirty times before swallowing!”

“B-But I’m hungry!” Jasper exclaimed in surprise. Thirty times? That’s too tiring!

matter how hungry you are, you must chew your food thirty times before you swallow!” Did he not

Gavin’s been taking his meals properly in the past few days! Maybe he’s eating so quickly today because he was hungry,” Edwin explained

at Benjamin and Edwin. Jasper paced his chewing. What’s up with this rule?

least thirty times. This is the hardest meal that I’ve had! Ugh. The

he quickly ran toward Gavin’s room and locked the door. Once that was done, Jasper continued to search the room as he looked for

they didn’t call Gavin. I’ll definitely be exposed if they do. No, I must find a

he looked, Gavin’s number was nowhere to be found. In that instant, he heard someone knocking on the door. Jasper beamed when he knew

Mr. Whitley?” he asked as he

time if you want to eat it in the future!” Edwin informed as he passed the cotton candy to

and took a bite. Yay! I get to eat this every day

borrow your phone for a little while?” he asked out of

Edwin reached for his phone in his pocket and passed it

an angle where Edwin couldn’t look at the screen and quickly looked for Gavin’s number in

the same thing before, Edwin smiled and waited

After that, he quickly memorized Gavin’s number and changed the font size before returning Edwin’s phone to

delicious!” Jasper exclaimed with a

make sure to brush your teeth before you

that! Good night, Mr. Whitley!” Jasper waved

the direction of Gavin’s room before he

charged. After that, he went to brush his teeth and took a bath. Once he was out, the indicator showed that it was fully charged, and he started composing a message

Is Gavin with Mommy, or is he stranded

 Are

when he heard the familiar sound of an incoming message on his phone. When he read the message, his

Jasper! He

received a reply from Gavin. Gavin texted: Yeah.

 Huh? How does he know

But how did you know that? Where are you now? Are

hasn’t found out about you yet,

breath of relief. So he really is with Mommy! That was quick. It sure didn’t

 Are

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