The More the Merrier novel Chapter 7

Chapter 7 Why Did You Prick My Finger

“Stop crying!” Benjamin had never seen his son cry out loud. He did not know how to calm him down. “No one thinks that!”

“Really?” Jasper buried himself in Benjamin's embrace and held him tightly. His body was trembling. His pitiful voice could cause others to choke up.

Benjamin could tell from his voice that Jasper was afraid of being abandoned. His heart sank as he patted the boy's head. “Really,” Benjamin said with confidence.

Danna looked at the father-son duo and secretly sighed a breath of relief.

However, Ethen, sitting in the front, noticed her expression. His eyes flickered with a hint of suspicion. Ms. Adams and Gavin were not like this in the past. Although they were not as close as other mothers and sons, they still wouldn't have fought like this.

Meanwhile, Arissa had arrived home with the four children and had started cleaning the house.

Gavin hid in the bathroom to watch the surveillance footage of his own home.

He was relieved when he saw that Jasper had returned home with Benjamin. He finally exited and went to help with the chores.

It was dinner time already when they had finally settled down. The mother and children ordered takeout and ate together at the dinner table, making the atmosphere full of life.

Gavin was afraid that he would accidentally reveal himself if he spoke too much. Thus, he would only add a little here and there to the conversation when everyone was talking. In the end, he managed to avoid any suspicions of being the odd one out.

Zachary was the only one who thought his brother was a little different, but he did not question him further on his identity.

After dinner, Arissa instructed her kids to shower and head to bed. She, too, washed up quickly and went to sleep.

On the other side, Jasper had dozed off on the way home to the Graham residence with Benjamin after all the weeping.

Benjamin glanced down at the boy in his arms, who still had tears caught in his eyelashes. He wiped them away and carried him out of the car.

“Benjamin, let me!” Danna wanted to come with Benjamin. However, the man turned around and stated with a distant look, “No need.”

Danna felt slightly helpless. She could tell that Benjamin was angry.

Benjamin carried his son and walked forward a few steps before stopping. He turned on his heel and shot a cold glare. “Next time, if you think that he is in the wrong, keep your attitude in check and speak nicely! You can leave now!” Benjamin spat and signaled the butler to see the guest off before entering the house.

Danna was startled. She watched the man's silhouette as he entered the house. Her heart was filled with pain. It has been five years. Why is he still so cold to me? Does he still blame me for that drugging incident? But I did that because I liked him. Was I wrong to challenge his boundaries? I know that he dislikes people scheming against him. Was I too desperate?

“Ms. Adams, please get home early and have a rest!” The butler stepped forward as he spoke.

Danna looked at the butler and smiled. “Edwin, I bought this gift overseas for Benjamin. It has calming properties. I forgot to give it to him earlier, so please give it to him for me!”

She reached into her bag and pulled out a delicately packaged box before handing it over to the butler along with another one. “This one is for you!”

“Thank you, Ms. Adams, but this is too expensive. I can't take it!” Edwin Whitley took over the one for Benjamin but did not take the one Danna intended to give him.

“It didn't cost much. Just take it. I can't use it anyway!” Danna forcefully pushed it into Edwin's hand and turned to get in the car. She then looked at the mansion. Her eyes glinted ever so slightly.

She had already come all the way here. Thus, she thought that Benjamin would ask her to stay the night.

“Ms. Adams, take care,” Edwin said politely, then instructed the driver to drive slowly. He watched the car leave and headed back into the house.