Arissa glanced at Benjamin through the mirror and smiled when she saw his bewildered expression.
Benjamin raised an eyebrow when he noticed the hint of a smile at the corner of her eye. He pinched her cheek and asked, “What's so funny?”
Arissa smiled sheepishly. “Gavin told you to be gentle!”
Benjamin leaned in close to her ear and whispered, “Then do you prefer me to be gentler or tougher?”
His warm breath tickled her ear.
Arissa sensed the undertones in his words, and her earlobes burned hot with embarrassment.
“Whichever it is, aren't they both just a manifestation of your own will?” she retorted.
Benjamin's lips curled up slightly. Seeing the children all huddled at the door looking at them, he let go of Arissa and walked toward the door.
“What are you all doing here? Go and have your breakfast!”
The adorable children blinked and replied softly, “We're waiting for Mommy to eat together!”
Arissa smiled happily and turned to remind them. “You guys go ahead and eat. I'll be out soon!”
The children smiled and urged her to hurry up.
Arissa nodded. “Go on. I won't be long.” She then turned to Benjamin. “Go and have breakfast with them.”
Benjamin stayed by her side and handed her a towel after she finished brushing her teeth.
“I still need to carry you out.”
Arissa didn't push him away. She washed her face, then relieved herself.
Having done it a few times, she was already used to it and wasn't embarrassed anymore.
“I'm done. Let's go!” she said to Benjamin.
Benjamin came over and picked her up. Arissa wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned against him.
Benjamin's eyes softened as he carried her out.
“Go to the couch over there,” Arissa said.
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