The More the Merrier novel Chapter 788

Chapter 788 I Am An Extra

Benjamin thought that the way the little guy ate his food was exactly like Arissa. He could not help but correct his son. “Don’t scarf down your food, Jasper. Chew longer before swallowing.”

Darius found it amusing. “Slow down. There’s still a lot more. They are prepared just for you lot.” Jasper smiled and stuck his tongue out cheekily.

“You’re eating as if you’re in an eating competition,” remarked Oliver. “Hmph! I’m worried that you’ll steal my food!” Jasper protested defiantly.

Their silly antics made everyone burst out laughing. “It’s a miracle that you didn’t take mine!” Oliver pushed his glasses up and pinched Jasper’s cheek. Zachary glanced at them and advised, “Stop fooling around. Hurry up and finish your snacks.”

Immediately, the boys went silent. Darius looked on dotingly at how commanding Zachary was. He was acting like a little boss among his siblings. “Sweethearts, join me in the Old Manor tonight, all right?”

Tim had never been there. So, he waited for his brothers and sister to make a decision. When the kids heard about visiting the Old Manor, they instinctively glanced at Benjamin, seemingly checking his approval.

Gavin, for one, never liked going to the Old Manor.

Seeing his older brother remain quiet, Zachary followed suit.

Similarly, Oliver, Jasper, and Jesse refrained from expressing their opinions.

Darius let out a half-amused, half-exasperated laugh. “Would you tag along if your mommy goes?”

Gavin sneaked a glance at his grandfather and said, “Mommy isn’t free.”

Darius’ lips twitched when he heard that. He stared at his frowning grandson and thought he looked very much like his father.

“She’s occupied these few days,” uttered Benjamin in order to spoil Darius’ plan.

“Why? You haven’t brought her to the Old Manor for a meal since your return!” Darius started getting upset.

“There’s no difference whether we dine here or at the Old Manor. You can come here whenever you want to have meals with Arissa.”

Benjamin refused to go back to the Old Manor.

Darius was well aware of his concerns. He sighed and said, “Well, Benjamin, it’s necessary for the children to meet up with other relatives. You can’t keep delaying that.”

“Haven’t you arranged for an ancestral ritual? They can meet up then.”