The More the Merrier novel Chapter 442

“Go and have a rest now then. I’ll take good care of them,” Darius urged Arissa again in a reassuring tone.

Prevailed by Gavin’s discomfort, Arissa could not sleep at all.

“I’ll wait till the doctor comes and has a look at him,” she uttered resolutely. The others could only give in to her when she insisted on staying by Gavin’s side.

Meanwhile, Gavin could only lie in bed and continue to pretend that he was not feeling well.

“Mommy, how about you sleep together with me?” he asked.

Stroking Gavin’s hair hanging over his forehead, Arissa replied gently, “It’s all right. I’m not sleepy. Are you feeling any other discomfort?”

Wearing a look of utter apprehension, her frown deepened into a scowl. Her gut instinct told her that Gavin had not recovered properly after falling ill the previous day.

“Mommy, I might have overeaten,” Gavin stated softly.

After casting her eyes on him, Arissa assigned Zachary to get Edwin to prepare a glass of lemon water for Gavin.

Jasper and Zachary rushed downstairs without thinking twice.

“Old Mr. Graham, take a seat,” Arissa greeted Darius courteously.

The older man nodded. “Sure.”

“Grandpa, here you go.” Oliver carried a chair over and pulled Darius’ hand.

Rubbing his head, Darius flashed him and Jesse a smile. “All right. Go and have some fun now. I’ll accompany Gavin.”

“We’re thinking of accompanying Gavin too!” Jesse emphasized as she beamed sweetly.

Darius suddenly recalled that he had not seen Benjamin since he stepped into the house. Stroking his grandaughter’s hair affectionately, he asked curiously, “Where’s your daddy?”

“He’s not at home.” The girl looked at him innocently.

Darius’ forehead creased into a frown as he turned to look at Arissa. “Has Benjamin already left early in the morning?”

Arissa glanced at him and explained, “He never came home after going out with you last night. According to him, he’s on a business trip.”

“A business trip?” Darius furrowed his brows before asking, “Why didn’t he mention a single word about that to me?”