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

at Edwin. “Mr. Graham, Gavin’s been taking his meals properly in the past few days! Maybe he’s eating so quickly today because

Jasper paced his chewing. What’s up with this rule? He’s too strict!

the 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.

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

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

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

asked as

if you want to eat it in the future!”

Mr. Whitley!” Jasper took the cotton candy merrily and took a bite. Yay! I get to eat this every

Whitley, can I borrow your phone for a little while?” he asked out of the blue when Edwin was

reached for his phone in his pocket and passed it to

make it bigger for you!” Jasper tilted the phone to an angle where Edwin couldn’t look at the screen and quickly looked for

Edwin smiled and waited patiently at the door without the slightest bit of

much difficulty, Jasper found Gavin’s number after 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 Mr. Whitley doesn’t

delicious!” Jasper exclaimed with a huge grin

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

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

of

few more bites of the cotton candy and finished it as he waited for his device to be fully charged. After that, he went to brush his teeth and took a bath. Once he

with Mommy, or is he

 Are you Gavin? I’m

almost fell asleep, reached for his phone when he heard the familiar sound of

He contacted

instantly, Jasper received a reply from Gavin. Gavin texted: Yeah. That’s me. Are

 Huh? How does he

did you know that? Where are

texted: I’m with Mommy. Daddy hasn’t found out about you

is with Mommy! That

 Are

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