The More the Merrier novel Chapter 21

Chapter 21 I Am Sorry

Meanwhile, after they finished eating, the four children helped Arissa clean the dishes. She smiled and did not stop them from helping her.

Some habits have to be practiced at an early age.

“Be careful!” She had just barked a warning when Gavin broke a bowl.

He had jerked at Arissa’s loud reminder and lost grip on the bowl. “Mommy, I’m sorry!”

Arissa saw how nervous Gavin was, and she burst out laughing. “It’s okay as long as you’re not hurt!” Hastily, she pulled Gavin away, grabbed a broom, and gathered all the shard pieces into a trash bag. “Go outside and play first. There might still be broken pieces lying around. I’ll take care of it!”

“Come on, let’s go out!” Zachary pulled Gavin out and comforted him, “It’s all right!”

Gavin still felt very sorry.

Zachary knew he had not done household chores before, and hence it was absolutely normal to accidentally break a bowl.

“Just be careful in the future. We have broken bowls before too!”

“Yes! I broke two in the past!” Jesse laughed awkwardly, showing an adorable smile with missing teeth.

“You’re luckier than me. Mommy was in a good mood. She scolded me the last time I broke a bowl!” Oliver envied him, and Gavin looked at them in surprise.

I see. They have broken bowls before, too. Suddenly, he felt much better.

The four of them went out into the living room. Oliver still remembered the previous matter and beckoned Zachary into the room to explain clearly.

Zachary knew Oliver couldn’t contain his curiosity any longer, so he headed over.

In the kitchen, Arissa looked closely at the floor. She was concerned about any small splinters hidden from view, so she took the tape and pasted it on the floor repeatedly.

After ascertaining there were no more splinters on the floor, she wrapped the trash bag in tape to avoid being cut by splinters poking out.

She then threw it in the trash.

Meanwhile, there were three of them in the room, and Gavin started the conversation. “What was going on at dinner just now?”

“Someone’s investigating me!”

Zachary cast him a glance. Gavin immediately guessed who that person was. Daddy’s always perceptive.

“Thank goodness I stopped it, so they can’t find out anything about me!” Zachary was a little smug.

“Explain it to me!” Oliver was still at a loss and urged them to let the cat out of the bag. So mysterious. Can’t they give me the full context before continuing their conversation?

Zachary glanced outside before whispering to him, “We’re talking about Daddy!”

“What?” Oliver was shocked and looked at them in disbelief. “You guys figured out who he is?” When did that happen? They didn’t even tell me!

Jesse heard Oliver’s loud voice, ran over, and asked, “What are you talking about?”

“Nothing important. Go take a bath first!” Zachary was not going to tell Jesse yet, because he knew Jesse couldn’t keep a secret. The child would surely tell Arissa about it.

We don’t know what Daddy’s thinking yet. I should keep this a secret from Mommy. Anyway, Mommy will see him tomorrow when she goes to Graham Group, so it’s better to let her find out herself.

Jesse pouted and said, “I just finished eating. I don’t want to take a bath yet!” The child then looked at three of them and asked with a smile, “You are talking about some secret, aren’t you?”

“No, it’s not a secret. Zachary asked me for money!” Oliver thought of an excuse.

Jesse’s eyes snapped open. No wonder he was so loud. It was because Zachary asked for money. The cheery child smiled.

“I have money. How much do you want? I’ll give it to you!”

Zachary was delighted when he noticed how generous Jesse was. He patted the latter’s head affectionately.

“I don’t want your money. I want his. Now, go out and watch television!”

“Okay…” With that, Jesse looked at them and then ran out.

It was not long before the sound of television was heard.