The More the Merrier

Chapter 817 Why Are You Back So Early

Arissa could feel her face flushing as she flinched. “We’re home!” Benjamin released her after nibbling her ear. He glanced out the window and noticed they had indeed arrived.

“I wonder if Gavin and the others have returned.” Arissa looked at the brightly lit house but had no idea if anyone was in it. “Were they home when he called?” Benjamin tilted his head and stared at her.

“Not yet!” Arissa met his gaze and quickly looked away. Benjamin grinned and stroked the back of her head. Soon, the six children ran out of the house. Arissa was elated to see them. “They’re home!”

She quickly opened the car door while Benjamin followed right behind. The little ones ran toward her. “Mommy, you’re home!” They were delighted to see her. Arissa embraced the children and kissed them. “What time did you arrive?”

“We just reached home, Mommy.” Jasper said gleefully, “Aren’t you supposed to be on a date with Mr. Graham? Why are you back so early?”

“It wasn’t a date. It was a wedding dinner!” Arissa explained to Jasper. She then handed them the candies from the wedding dinner. “Candy!” Jesse clapped her hands happily.

Arissa gave her a smile. “You can’t eat too many since you’re losing your baby teeth.” The little girl stuck her tongue out in response to her mother’s remark. “Daddy!”

Zachary looked at Benjamin and greeted him.

Jasper, and Jesse, too, called him in a sweet voice, “Mr. Graham!” “Has your

heads. “Not yet. She was still watching a

Jonathan had also arrived. “Mr. Watts, Mr. Bailey, Mr. Patterson!” Gavin greeted these men first while

little eyes. Jonathan, too, sized the children up with a grin. Seeing the children stand in one line, he found them

Patterson. You can call him Mr. Patterson,” Benjamin introduced Jonathan to the five

Zachary was

adorable expressions melted

down and embraced them. He could not stop himself from stroking

I will when I see you again. Here are some monetary gifts for you.” Jonathan had prepared gifts for all six children,

Patterson!” The six little ones thanked Jonathan

“That’s so nice of you, Mr. Patterson! You could