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.

them and put in a

out of school. Who

say?” Arissa stared daggers

were almost kidnapped,” Bradley said as

a cold sweat when she heard that. So, it’s true. Someone really did try

children, but none of them dared to look her in

tugged at

Gavin and

going on. I didn’t mean to be mad at you. I assumed you were wandering around for no reason. I

Arissa hugged them tightly.

to you, who knows what I might do to

exchanged meaningful glances. See, what did

be worried sick,” Gavin whimpered as he patted

Mommy. We should’ve told you ahead of time,” Zachary quickly

I was wrong.” Oliver’s

we did wrong. Sorry…” Jasper

for scaring you, Mommy.”

but she’s right.

foreheads and gave them a tight

on you

them, caressed their cheeks, and wiped away the tears

Mommy.” Zachary looked at her timidly. “It was