The More the Merrier

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.”

flashed her kids a smile. “You guys head down first. I'll

up at her. “Mommy, don't

Gratification swept over her at his

face intently as if to discern whether she

Arissa said apologetically. She felt terrible about

for you and Mr.

glance before he followed his brothers and sister out of

trailed

man's belt buckle came

head

gaze dropped to her. Pinching her cheek lightly, he said, “The kids

up within Arissa.

children suffering from

her feelings as

is a good experience for him. It'll be beneficial for his growth, so think about it from the good side,” Benjamin gently caressed

Arissa nodded.

and urged, “Hurry up

Benjamin's lips curled into a smile as he bent down to draw her

curve of the eyebrow he drew, Arissa smiled at how good it

resist teasing him, “Benjamin, you'll be popular if you

arched his brow at her comment before dropping his burning gaze to meet her eyes. “Won't it be better

looks like it's

makeup artist, and he's

know it's a definite