The children stayed for another half an hour before Benjamin checked the time and said, “It's almost nine. Time for us to go home.”
However, the children felt as though they had only been there for a short while.
“It's still early!” Gavin argued.
“We haven't spent enough time with Mommy!” pleaded Zachary.
Oliver and Jasper nodded in unison. “We want to stay here a little longer!”
Grabbing Arissa's hand, Tim added, “Me too!”
Turning directly to her mother, Jesse cooed, “How about we stay here and keep you company, Mommy? We'll be good! I promise!”
Grinning, Arissa patted the girl's head and pinched Tim's cheek before turning to Benjamin. “Let them stay for a little longer!”
Benjamin gazed at her. “You need rest!”
“I'm fine!”
His lack of reply prompted her to turn to her children. “All of you can stay a little longer, but you must go home, Sweethearts. There isn't any place for you to sleep in the hospital. If you're all here, I'll occasionally pay attention to you. As a result, I won't be able to rest!”
The children exchanged glances before nodding. “Okay, Mommy.”
They then fed her fruits while chatting delightfully with her.
After Benjamin made sure that the children were behaving themselves, he went outside to call Darius.
“Mr. Hinton said he's coming back, Mommy! He called us when he was on the highway,” informed Zachary.
Arissa's eyes lit up with joy. “He's back?”
“Yeah! He may even arrive here soon!” Oliver answered.
That put a smile on her face. It's good that Bradley's back. I'll ask him to keep the children company tomorrow.
“You should call him later, Mommy!”
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