The More the Merrier novel Chapter 16

Chapter 16 I Look Nothing Like Her

Benjamin held Jasper close while gently placing a hand on his head in a protective stance. He acted coldly toward Danna. “No one is allowed to harm a child of the Graham family. Don’t you dare to come close to Gavin anymore!”

“Benjamin, I am Gavin’s mom, and he’s my beloved child. Why would I ever hurt him? He was the one that…” Her eyes met Benjamin’s cold gaze. She did not dare to place the blame on Jasper and immediately started to beg for mercy, “I did not do it on purpose. All I wanted was to give him a hug… I never thought of hurting him.”

“Are you taking me for a fool, Ms. Adams?” Benjamin scoffed.

Danna opened her mouth in shock. Her eyes grew red-rimmed as she shook her head. “No. Don’t you know that I have never taken you for a fool… “

“Get lost!” Benjamin chased her out and glanced at Edwin before carrying Jasper to his study.

“Please take your leave, Ms. Adams!” Edwin remained polite despite being fueled with anger.

Danna watched as Benjamin left along with Jasper. She felt hurt at the realization that he was kicking her out for real.

“Please leave, Ms. Adams. Have you not caused enough harm by hurting Gavin? I don’t care if you don’t treasure him, but as a mother, you should never bully him,” Edwin heartlessly urged.

With the fact that Danna planned to marry Benjamin by leveraging on the fact that Gavin was their son, Edwin was shocked to see her be so cruel toward Gavin.

He felt that Danna was way more ruthless than any stepmother in the world would be toward her son. Gavin is still young, and yet he has to endure cruel treatment from his mother. He doesn’t even utter a single word about it. No wonder he has a gloomy personality and shuts himself out.

Danna gritted her teeth furiously and left. “I’ll come to see Gavin next time!” You’re the b*stard that made Benjamin scold me. I’ll get my revenge!

“Ms. Adams, I suggest that you stop coming over. Gavin is not pleased to meet you either. Stop pestering him!” It was true that Gavin felt uncomfortable whenever she was present.

She glared at him in return. “Are you not afraid that I might tell Benjamin about your attitude toward me, Edwin?” Even if I were wrong, Gavin is my son. You’re in no position to judge me!

“Go ahead and snitch on me, Ms. Adams.” Edwin was well-aware that Danna was enraged and snorted secretly in his heart. She must be putting up an act. How could she be the one that gave birth to Gavin? It’s so pitiful that he has her as his mother. I hope that he now knows her true nature after this incident.

Danna was pissed and had no idea how to deal with Edwin. He was a senior and had served Benjamin for a long time. All she could do was say things out of spite to relieve herself. There was nothing she could complain about in front of Benjamin as it would all be pointless.

She had no other choice but to leave since she did not wish to make Benjamin hate her more.

Benjamin entered his study while carrying Jasper. Then, he grabbed the first aid kit. An irritated look was visible on his face as he checked if Jasper had any wounds.

Jasper looked briefly at him. He took a deep breath as he was slightly frightened by Benjamin, who remained silent throughout the process.

Benjamin had a look at Jasper and noticed that the latter was crying. Tears flowed non-stop out of his swollen red eyes. Benjamin felt his heart ache at how distressed the child appeared. “Stop crying. You’re a big boy!”

Jasper bit the corner of his mouth frustratingly. “I’m hurt! Why does she hate me? Other children’s mommy could not bear to hurt their child, but mommy tried to pinch me with all her might. Is she even my mommy?”

Benjamin was stunned. They previously underwent a DNA test to prove that Gavin was no doubt their child. He gulped and took a quick glimpse at Jasper before proceeding to close the first aid kit.

He softened his tone and spoke. “You can stop seeing your mommy if you don’t like her!”