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!

you must chew your food thirty times before you swallow!” Did he not eat well while I was

“Mr. Graham, Gavin’s been taking his meals properly in the past few days! Maybe he’s

Jasper paced his chewing. What’s up with this rule? He’s too strict! Mommy has never been

next few minutes, Benjamin would reprimand him whenever Jasper didn’t chew at least thirty times. This is the hardest meal that I’ve had! Ugh. The

room and locked the door. Once that was done, Jasper continued to search the room as he looked for clues

exposed if they do. No, I must find a way to call Gavin to

nowhere to be found. In that instant, he heard someone knocking on

asked as he opened

time if you want

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

Mr. Whitley, can I borrow your phone for a little while?” he

you go!” Edwin reached for his phone in his

small! I’ll make it bigger for you!” Jasper tilted the phone to an angle where Edwin couldn’t look at the screen

Edwin smiled and waited

scrolling for a while. After that, he quickly memorized Gavin’s number and changed the font size before returning Edwin’s phone to him. Good thing

delicious!” Jasper exclaimed with a huge

sure to brush your teeth before you sleep!” Edwin reminded

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

in the direction of Gavin’s room before he

for his device to be fully 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

wonder… Is Gavin with Mommy, or

texted him: Are you Gavin?

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

Jasper! He contacted

Gavin texted: Yeah. That’s me.

How does he know that I’m at

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

Mommy. Daddy hasn’t found out about

his reply, but he quickly let out a breath of relief. So he really is with Mommy! That was quick. It sure didn’t take him long to

asked: Are we

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