Chapter 969 I Love Only You Benjamin narrowed his eyes and stared at her with displeasure. âDonât hang with him often!â With a smile, Arissa hurriedly pacified, âFine, fine, I understand. However, I still need to meet him during work. Besides, why are you worried Iâll fall in love with someone else when youâre so handsome and charming?â
Pursing his lips, he thought, Iâm not worried sheâll fall for someone else. Iâm just concerned Ethen wonât be able to resist her allure.
âAre you feeling insecure about yourself, Mr. Graham?â She leaned her face toward him and gazed at his dashing countenance.
Upon looking into her eyes, he pinched her cheek forcefully. âIâm not!â Arissa continued to stare at him with a grin, which made Benjamin feel a little uncomfortable.
In response, he pushed her head away and forced her to look the other way. âKeep your eyes on the road!â
Her smile deepened when she saw his shy expression. âDonât worry, the only person I love is you. I absolutely wonât fall for anyone else.â
His heart fluttered. While he was aware she was merely jesting, it still made him uncontrollably happy.
Expressionlessly, he chastised, âIs this how you proclaim your love? In such a casual way?â
A tinge of mischief flashed past her eyes as she pecked his cheek. âDonât get jealous, my love. I only see Mr. Frank as a good friend, and I treat him well because heâs someone you regard highly!â
Benjamin scoffed pridefully, but his mien had clearly turned tender.
Arissa stole a few more glances at him, amused.
It was then the children approached them with their backpacks. âMommy, Daddy, weâre good to go!â
âMommy, Mr. Graham, weâre ready!â
Grinning at the children, Arissa said, âOkay, letâs go, then!â
The children merrily approached and surrounded her.
Benjamin peered at his children and coughed. âCanât you lot call me Daddy?â
He was worried strangers would think he was their stepfather.
In response, Arissa glanced at him and then at the children.
Tim and the others merely smiled as they stubbornly refused to change what they called Benjamin.
In the end, Gavin spoke up. âI can call you that until youâre satisfied, Daddy.â
âItâs not the same.â Benjamin scoffed slightly. This little rascal has switched sides, too. Sometimes, heâll call me âMr. Grahamâ like his siblings. How unruly!
âIf you want us to call you that as soon as possible, you need to work harder, Mr. Graham!â Mischief settled on Zacharyâs face.
Again, Benjamin scoffed.
âThatâs right! Hmph!â Jasper mimicked his father and snorted before taking Oliver and Jesseâs hand, rushing ahead.
Gavin did the same with Zachary and Tim. âHurry! Grandpa must be waiting for us!â
The edges of Benjaminâs lips twitched. Since when is he waiting for us?
Arissa merely smiled in response and followed Benjamin and the kids into the elevator. Instead of heading down to the entrance, they went straight to the underground parking lot.
The children turned their lines of sight toward Benjamin in confusion.
Gavin informed, âOur car is at the entrance, Daddy!â
âWeâre not riding in that one. Iâll be the one driving!â Benjamin replied plainly.
In reality, he was worried Arissa would get upset if she came across Miranda, who was at the entrance. Hence, he decided not to leave through the main exit.
Arissa was touched, as though she already knew the reason he took them to the underground parking lot.
Upon raising her head, she uttered, âThanks.â
He lifted his eyebrow. âWhat for?â
The More the Merrier ï¤Chapter 968 EX-husband Groveling to Me ï¤Chapter 730 Let Victor Shoot For You âYou know why.â She grinned, staring at his mystical and attractive eyes.
The children snickered in secret when they noticed their parentsâ flirting.
Jasper teased, âCan the both of you control yourselves, Mommy and Mr. Graham? Youâre flirting again.â
Blushing, Arissa pinched her sonâs cheek. âNonsense! We werenât doing that.â
Jasper laughed, hid behind Gavinâs back, and made a funny face at her.