The More the Merrier

Chapter 1007

The packed plaza made for a festive atmosphere.

Earlier, Darius had only brought the close relatives to receive Benjamin and his group. As for the rest of the guests, they were all waiting in the plaza.

Meanwhile, Arissa was in awe at the number of people gathered. She had already found the earlier crowd to be big. Little did she expect to find even more people here.

“Are you surprised?” Benjamin asked in amusement when he noticed her reaction.

Arissa glanced at him. “A little.”

With his lips curling slightly, Benjamin tightened his grasp on her as he whispered, “All you need to do is maintain a polite smile and leave the rest to me.”

When Arissa shot him a look of surprise, he cocked a brow in response. “Do you not believe me?”

Arissa was amused. “Of course I do!”

Benjamin's gaze became more intent when he saw the vibrant smile on her face. “Have you lost your courage? Why are you cowed with so few people around?”

The speechless Arissa felt her lips twitch. What does he mean by a few? There are more than a thousand people gathered here! Does he think everyone has this many relatives? Besides, I'm not used to being stared at by so many people.

“Look, the children are adapting better than you are!”

a chuckle before she teased, “Do you think

smile, Benjamin led her

everything at the shrine was ready and

come

hurry up as the six children were

call as she strode

extended relatives, Darius paid respect to their

the ceremony came

with elation, Darius declared, “Since everyone is here today, I would like to introduce Benjamin, his wife, and his children to those who have yet to see them. Going forward, don't allow them to come

telling them

the crowd

answer to me personally!” Darius

that, all their relatives, young and old alike, came over to

how popular the children were and the fact that they were

like being carried, quickly hid behind his parents. Afraid of strangers, Tim,

the cool-looking Zachary, he reluctantly obliged the crowd even though he disliked being

and Oliver, who were the most easygoing among the children,

Tim, and Jesse, many still came to

gave Arissa monetary gifts

any of them, all she could do