The More the Merrier novel Chapter 509

Tim was taken aback by Jesse’s tears. He hastily explained, “No, no, it’s not that!”

He caught her hand, and Jesse smiled happily at him. She exclaimed, “My brother doesn’t dislike me!”

Tim’s heart softened at her adorable proclamation. At the same time, he reached out to wipe away the tears on Jesse’s lashes.

He used to envy Nathan for having a younger sister, yet now he had one of his own, who was as cute as a doll.

Tim was upset at himself for making his sister cry.

“Don’t cry, okay! I like you a lot!” he flushed slightly as he cajoled Jesse.

Jesse’s eyes sparkled with joy, and she squealed, “Hehe, my brother likes me! Did you hear that, Mr. Graham? He likes me!”

She could not resist sharing her excitement with Benjamin.

“Yes, I did!” came Benjamin’s reply.

He was relieved that the two children had made up.

It’s obviously more effective for the children to approach Tim instead of we adults.

Meanwhile, Jesse wrapped her arms around Tim’s neck and said, “I like you too, Tim. I like you very, very, very much!”

She planted a sloppy kiss on his cheek, causing her brother to blush further.

“Let’s look for Grandma, Tim!”

Jesse now clung to Tim’s arm and began walking outside.

“Okay!” Tim replied sweetly before trailing his sister.

The neighboring ward was, however, empty when the two children arrived.

“Grandma!” Tim yelped in concern.

Jesse wondered out loud, “Where is she?”

Her gaze roved over the empty room as she comforted him, “Don’t worry, Tim. Maybe Mommy brought Grandma elsewhere for some tests!”

“You’re right.” After calming himself down, Tim realized it was highly likely that Arissa had accompanied Mary to an examination.

Jesse turned to stare at Tim and piped up, “Why don’t we ask Mr. Graham?”

“Okay!”

Tim led her back to his ward to find Benjamin. A question niggled at his mind, and he asked, “Why do you call your daddy Mr. Graham?”

Jesse shot him a mysterious smile and returned, “Do you want to know why, Tim?”