You More than Anything in the World (Arissa)

Chapter 175 They Were Almost Kidnapped

Their excitement trailed off at the sight of Arissa’s stern look.

She scanned the kids from head to toe. Seeing that they were completely unscathed, she sighed inwardly, but she still kept a straight face.

“Now, tell me. Why did you skip school?”

Her fury made them jump out of their skin.

“Don’t you know that everyone’s worried about you?” Arissa snapped, seeing red.

Their disappearance kept the teachers and principal on pins and needles. When the school told her about it, she was almost scared to death.

“Mommy, I’m sorry…” Zachary apologized as he kept his head low.

He was sorry because they failed to inform Arissa before executing their plan. They wanted to tell her after they captured the perpetrators.

It was Gavin’s first time seeing Arissa swell with wrath. He was somewhat frightened.

He knew he had to take responsibility.

So, he came forward. He shielded Zachary and fessed up, “Mommy, I-I’m really sorry. It was my idea. I led them out of the school. I’m the one to blame. Please don’t be mad at Zachary.”

Realizing that her kids were afraid of her, Arissa did her best to contain her anger.

put in a good word for the

They were right to get out of school. Who

did you just say?” Arissa stared

were almost kidnapped,” Bradley

heard that. So, it’s true. Someone really did try

to her children, but none of them

tugged at her

she pulled Gavin and the others into her

so sorry. I didn’t know what was going on. I didn’t mean to be mad at you. I assumed

Arissa hugged them tightly.

knows

did I tell you? Mommy can’t stay mad at

telling you in advance, Mommy. You must be worried sick,” Gavin

told you ahead

wrong.” Oliver’s eyes

know what we

for scaring you, Mommy.” Tears ran down

but she’s right.

their foreheads and gave them

was my fault for rounding on you without understanding the situation.

caressed their cheeks, and wiped away the tears

fault, Mommy.” Zachary looked at her timidly.