The More the Merrier novel Chapter 18

Chapter 18 Zachary Hacked The Computer

“Mommy, I want to watch you cook!” Gavin said softly, looking at her in eager anticipation.

Arissa smiled at him in return and said with a gentle voice, “Sure. Sit down aside and don’t stick close to me. Watch out for any oil splatters.”

“Okay!” Gavin was over the moon. He pulled a chair over and sat down obediently.

“Why did you suddenly want to watch me cook?” Arissa asked.

“I want to accompany Mommy!” Gavin replied while his eyes were glued onto her.

Arissa was moved by his reply and smiled brightly.

Gavin did not get to watch for long before Oliver called him, “Jasper, are you trying to slack off? You said that you would sweep the floor! Come out here and start sweeping!”

Gavin was startled. Oops, I forgot about that.

“Mommy, I’m leaving for a moment!” Gavin uttered. Arissa turned around and acknowledged him with a smile.

Gavin ran out and hurriedly started to sweep the floor. On the other hand, Oliver washed the mop and mopped the floor. Meanwhile, Zachary tidied the rooms along with Jesse.

The four children worked together and busied themselves with chores. Arissa was pleased to see them so obedient at such a young age. Without their help to do some of the chores, she would have been overwhelmed.

Half an hour later, the four children lounged on the sofa watching animations. Oliver was browsing through the many channels available.

Suddenly, a news title caught Jesse’s attention. The child tugged Oliver’s shirt with excitement upon seeing someone that had a similar appearance to them. “Go back to the previous channel!”

Oliver changed back the channel, but it was too late. Jesse was upset. “Why is it gone?”

“What’s the matter, Jesse?” Zachary turned his head and asked.

“I think I saw Daddy just now!” Jesse looked at him in eagerness. That person looks exactly like my brothers.

Zachary was dumbstruck.

Gavin also looked at Jesse. It is common for Daddy to appear on television programs, but he usually hates to do so. Why did I not notice him even though I was watching the television too?

Jesse tried to convince them. “The person was tall and looked handsome. Just like Oliver! It must be our daddy!”

Oliver scratched the back of his head and frowned. “Why did I not see it?”

“Daddy was standing at the back!” Jesse described.

There was no doubt that the person Jesse saw was Benjamin. It was an opening ceremony. The camera happened to catch him in their footage for a second. It was a mere second, and the media did not talk about him directly.

“You don’t even know who it is, and you’re already claiming him as your daddy!” Oliver poked Jesse’s head.

Jesse dodged him belatedly. “Don’t you want to know?”

“I do, but there are billions of people out there. Besides, the news didn’t mention the event’s location!” Oliver pursed his lips. They didn’t even know if their father was dead or alive.

Zachary and Gavin stared at each other, debating if they should tell the others the truth.

“That’s enough. Change the channel already. Don’t you want to watch television?” Zachary chimed in. Oliver immediately changed the channel, and Jesse hugged a cushion happily. The latter’s favorite animation was on television. “It’s starting! It’s starting!”

Arissa heard Jesse’s joy from the kitchen and peeked at them. She saw the four siblings watching television together and continued checking if the soup was ready.

Zachary fished out his phone and found Benjamin’s phone number through Gavin’s phone. He then sent Benjamin a message.

Gavin’s eyes widened. He asked softly, “What are you doing?”