Chapter 362 Tying A Tie For Benjamin âJesse, can I hold you?â Edwin asked, reaching out for the girl.
Jesse shook her head and dodged Edwinâs outstretched arms.
Arissa smiled in amusement and said to her daughter, âMr. Whitley wants to hold you. Wonât you let him?â
âNo! I want Mommy to hold me!â
Jesse wrapped her little arms around Arissa and pressed her face into her neck, inhaling her motherâs scent happily.
Mommy smells so good!
Benjamin frowned when he saw her blissful expression.
Itâs unbecoming for a child to be so attached to her mother.
âSweetheart, your mommy has been carrying you for a long time. Her arms are tired. Why donât you walk on your own?â Benjamin said with a frown.
Jesse glanced at Benjamin and saw his serious expression. Guilt flooded into her little heart.
She whispered to Arissa, âMommy, you can put me down now! I can walk!â
Arissa noticed Jesseâs timid expression. She turned and saw the stern look on Benjaminâs face.
He says he wants to bond with the children and yet, he treats them so sternly...
âMommy, weâre done! Letâs go and have breakfast!â Gavin said, running over with his three younger brothers.
âLetâs go then!â
Arissa put Jesse on her feet.
The five children excitedly ran ahead and obediently climbed onto their designated chairs.
Benjamin pulled out a chair for Arissa. âSit here!â
Arissa glanced at him strangely. Benjamin ignored her, pulled her over, and nudged her into the seat.
âLetâs eat!â Benjamin said to the children as he sat down in his place.
The butler had prepared a sumptuous spread for their breakfast. The five children thanked him happily.
Then, they turned to Arissa and said, âMommy, letâs eat!â
âHurry up and eat!â
Arissa smiled back at them, but she did not pick up her fork until her children had started digging in.
Benjamin watched them eat and felt his own stomach grumbling. He began tucking in himself.
After breakfast, Arissa wanted to send the children to school, but they refused to let her.
âMommy, you donât have to trouble yourself! We can go to school on our own!â Gavin insisted.
âYes, Mommy. You should rest at home; youâre not feeling well. You donât have to send us!â Zachary chimed in.
âMommy, you should go back to sleep. If you feel any discomfort, remember to get Mr. Whitley, okay?â Oliver reminded her.
âMommy, donât worry about getting us to school. You can come to pick us up in the afternoon after youâve had a good rest!â Jasper said.
âItâs cold outside, Mommy! Go into the house quickly and close the door! Donât let the cold wind get you!â Jesse said, pushing her mother towards the door.
Arissaâs heart melted at the concern shown by her five children.
âOkay, then, get in the car quickly!â she urged. âIâll go inside after you kids go to school!â
She picked up their schoolbags and nudged them towards the car.
Benjamin opened the car door for the five children to get in. Then, he took their schoolbags from Arissa and put them away in the trunk of the car.
âSettle in and buckle up your seatbelts!â Benjamin reminded the children.
The five of them obediently buckled in and sat quietly in their seat.
They waved goodbye to Arissa who was standing by the front door.
âBye, Mommy!â
The More the Merrier ï¤Chapter 361 EX-husband Groveling to Me ï¤Chapter 730 Let Victor Shoot For You âGoodbye, my sweethearts! Be good at school!â Arissa waved back at them with a smile.
âYes, Mommy!â Zachary shouted back at her and smiled happily.
Benjamin closed the car door and turned to Arissa.
âIâll drive them to school. You rest at home. Donât worry about work. Iâll get Ethen to take care of it.â
âThank you, Mr. Graham!â Arissa nodded thankfully.
Benjamin glanced at her. He pulled out his necktie from his pocket and handed it to her.
âHelp me tie this!â
Arissaâs eyes widened in surprise. She looped the tie around his neck and formed a neat knot.
Benjamin bent his knees slightly so she would not have to tiptoe.
Arissa tightened the knot lightly around his neck.
They were standing so close that she could feel his warm breath on her cheeks.
Arissa took a step back and lowered her eyes shyly.
Benjamin gazed at her timid expression. She was a beauty, and his heart melted just a little.
He stretched out his hand and gently tucked a stray strand of her hair behind her ear.
Arissa raised her head and found herself looking into Benjaminâs brooding eyes.