You More than Anything in the World (Arissa)

Chapter 139 I Assumed You Abandoned Me

Back then, Arissa slept with Benjamin errantly after an elaborate set-up. However, she did not want to go into detail with Gavin that day.

So, she lowered her body and held on to Gavin’s tiny shoulders. In an earnest tone, she explained, “You’re still too young. I’ll explain it to you when you’re older. For now, just know that I love you all.”

With a soft touch, Arissa gently caressed Gavin’s cheek.

He smiled coyly in return and said, “Now, I know. Before this, I assumed you abandoned me.”

Instantly, a sharp pain tore through Arissa’s heart. Guilt-ridden, she pulled Gavin into an embrace right away and comforted him, “It’s all my fault. I failed to protect you!” Arissa knew if she had been more careful, Danna would have had no chance to nab him.

“Mommy, I don’t blame you at all. The baddies were just too evil!” uttered Gavin, who had his brows tightly knit in a bunch. When he had a look of hostility swept across his face, one could clearly see that Gavin took after Benjamin indeed.

Arissa knew Danna would not let her off so easily. The latter was even mean to Jasper.

Overwhelmed by emotions, she drew a deep breath. In a bittersweet tone, she muttered, “Thank you, Sweetheart.”

After kissing Gavin on his cheek, she felt a warm assurance as he stroked her hair consolingly.

“Mommy, I didn’t know that vicious woman was not my real mommy before. I only know she doesn’t love me. In fact, it’s a relief to know that she isn’t my real mommy!” blurted Gavin.

Arissa’s heart was in turmoil once again, as she saw how sensible Gavin was. This was despite the fact that he was deprived of motherly love from such a young age.

Gavin and placed him on her lap. As they sat on the rocking chair

shook his head.

expression, he felt elated that she cared for him. He went on, “Daddy does not like it when I’m out alone

another acquainted adult in Gavin’s life, with no

stroked Gavin’s head again. “Sweetheart, I am

all. Daddy has been protective of me,” comforted Gavin as he

worse when she realized how

would have been dire if Danna had not brought Gavin to Benjamin. The

looked at the phone and realized it was Zachary on the

phone

settled herself down and answered the call with a slight

you turning in soon?” asked Zachary on the

a stroll in the garden with Gavin,”

“Have you guys had

Hinton bought plenty of

how is Benjamin treating you?”

but break into a smile.

joined in, too. “Mommy, how long will

obey Mr. Hinton. Don’t be mischievous, understand?” said

are you in some kind of trouble?” Zachary asked worriedly, as he found it peculiar that Arissa needed to be