Chapter 999

Arissa noticed Tim's injuries were not only from falling but also from bullying. Her heart twisted in pain at the thought of Tim being hit behind her back. The rim of her eyes turned red. Tears pricked the back of her eyes as she pulled him into a hug.

Suddenly, she felt a large hand gently patting her head, comforting her.

As she raised her head, her eyes locked with Benjamin's worried gaze.

“Okay, Arissa?”

Benjamin caressed her head again, hinting at her to regain her composure.

Stamping down the sadness she felt, Arissa let go of Tim.

“I'm really fine, Mommy. Don't be sad,” Tim comforted her when he noticed her red-rimmed eyes.

Arissa smiled faintly before pulling him into another embrace and giving him a peck.

Guilt surged within Tim. He wouldn't have shown his injuries to Arissa if he knew it would upset her.

Benjamin patted Tim's head. “Wait downstairs for us, kids. Your mommy will take a while to finish packing.”

Gavin knew Benjamin wanted to talk privately with Arissa, so he obediently led his brothers and sister out of the room.

“Tim, Zachary, Oliver, Jasper, Jesse, let's head downstairs.”

Zachary, Oliver, Jasper, and Jesse glanced at Arissa. “Mommy, we'll be downstairs.”

“Okay.”

head down first. I'll

lip, Tim looked up at her. “Mommy, don't be

nodded. Gratification swept over her at his concern.

her face intently as if to discern whether she was

She felt terrible about

you

shot Benjamin a glance before he followed his

gaze trailed after

children left, a man's belt buckle

head

Pinching her cheek lightly, he said, “The kids will be worried about you

up within Arissa. “I can't

her children suffering

aware of her

at his age is a good experience for him. It'll be beneficial for his growth,

Arissa nodded.

her back and urged, “Hurry up

a smile as he bent down to

at the curve of the eyebrow he drew, Arissa smiled at

be popular if you

dropping his burning gaze to meet her eyes. “Won't it be better if

“Well, it looks like it's a win for

handsome makeup artist,

know it's a definite win

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