You More than Anything in the World (Arissa)

“Mommy, I want to watch you cook!” Gavin said softly, looking at her in eager anticipation.

Arissa smiled at him in return and said with a gentle voice, “Sure. Sit down aside and don’t stick close to me. Watch out for any oil splatters.”

“Okay!” Gavin was over the moon. He pulled a chair over and sat down obediently.

“Why did you suddenly want to watch me cook?” Arissa asked.

“I want to accompany Mommy!” Gavin replied while his eyes were glued onto her.

Arissa was moved by his reply and smiled brightly.

Gavin did not get to watch for long before Oliver called him, “Jasper, are you trying to slack off? You said that you would sweep the floor! Come out here and start sweeping!”

Gavin was startled. Oops, I forgot about that.

“Mommy, I’m leaving for a moment!” Gavin uttered. Arissa turned around and acknowledged him with a smile.

Gavin ran out and hurriedly started to sweep the floor. On the other hand, Oliver washed the mop and mopped the floor. Meanwhile, Zachary tidied the rooms along with Jesse.

The four children worked together and busied themselves with chores. Arissa was pleased to see them so obedient at such a young age. Without their help to do some of the chores, she would have been overwhelmed.

Half an hour later, the four children lounged on the sofa watching animations. Oliver was browsing through the many channels available.

Suddenly, a news title caught Jesse’s attention. The child tugged Oliver’s shirt with excitement upon seeing someone that had a similar appearance to them. “Go back to the previous channel!”

Oliver changed back the channel, but it was too late. Jesse was upset. “Why is it gone?”

“What’s the matter, Jesse?” Zachary turned his head and asked.

“I think I saw Daddy just now!” Jesse looked at him in eagerness. That person looks exactly like my brothers.

Zachary was dumbstruck.

usually hates to do so. Why did I not notice

them. “The person was tall and looked handsome. Just like

scratched the back of his head and frowned. “Why

was standing at

an opening ceremony. The camera happened to catch him in their footage for a second. It was a

and you’re already claiming him as your daddy!” Oliver poked Jesse’s

him belatedly. “Don’t you want

there. Besides, the news didn’t mention the event’s location!” Oliver pursed his lips. They didn’t even know if their father was dead or

each other, debating if they should

the channel, and Jesse hugged a cushion happily. The latter’s favorite animation was on television. “It’s starting!

heard Jesse’s joy from the kitchen and peeked at them. She saw the four

and found Benjamin’s phone number

widened. He asked softly, “What

a look

that Zachary was sending a message as Arissa to request working

ear, “You could have just asked

join the

and decided to discuss

soon received a message through his private number. He

you have yet to find a suitable candidate, please consider giving me a chance. I am confident that I can handle the company’s

get my private number? Hmph, does she have other motives? Is she coming back to Graham Group because she

furious. How dare he reject Mommy without giving it any

typed another message and sent it in a blink of an eye: You will regret

expression turned dark after seeing the reply. I’ve never

 Why doesn’t Daddy want to give Mommy a chance?

rushed to his room, and Gavin followed