The More the Merrier

Chapter 766 Not Even After Midnight

“I think so,” Arissa said. I think so?

Gavin furrowed his brows, sensing something amiss. As the boy stared at Arissa, he wondered, Doesn’t Mommy work with Daddy in the office? How can she not know if Daddy’s still in the office or not?

“Mommy, did you fight with Daddy?”

“I didn’t. Don’t worry.”

After ruffling the boy’s hair, Arissa took the children’s bags and placed them on the couch. “Sweethearts, did your teacher give you any homework?”

“Yes, Mommy. Our teacher has given us homework,” Jesse quickly answered. “Wash your hands first. I’ll accompany you to finish them now.”

“Okay!” Jesse bobbed her head. The five older children all glanced at Arissa before running off to wash their hands. Edwin came out with washed fruits and asked, “Mrs. Graham, shall I prepare more food for you and the kids?”

Arissa had told Edwin that they were eating at the hospital, so Edwin had brought them food as well when he delivered food to Mary. “Edwin, it’s fine. If they get hungry later, I’ll make them some pasta,” Arissa replied.

Edwin nodded. “Mrs. Graham, feel free to ask anything from me.” “All right.” Arissa nodded. Edwin then left to look at the children.

they run back to the living room. By then, Arissa had cleaned

start working

sat down and took out their homework. “Mommy, the teacher said that we can work on different kinds of

before helping the children with their paper-cutting exercises. She made six different patterns for them while they assisted her. Once

was impressed by Arissa’s skillful

praised. “None of us knew how to do Gavin’s homework, and Gavin stopped wanting

head.

busy for it.” Edwin

huffed. “Even if Daddy comes back early, he won’t do it with me. He thinks

she heard that,

it with you from now on.

“Okay!” Gavin smiled.

smiled in return and continued helping them out with their

and Oliver had done many similar things before, but when they saw Gavin, Tim,

long after, the children

must be tired,” the children chorused,

children and gave them kisses on their foreheads.

“Okay!”