The More the Merrier novel Chapter 857

Chapter 857 Third Wheels

Arissa said to Mary, “Grandaunt, let me wipe your body down. I doubt I’d have the time to do it later since we’re heading out to eat. I’m not sure I’ll have the time to come over tonight either.”

Mary smiled and rejected, “That won’t be necessary. The caregiver’s here. Besides, I’m more than capable of wiping my body myself, so don’t worry about it.”

“Have you been sleeping well at night? Did you have any trouble falling asleep?” Arissa was still worried and was contemplating coming over to accompany the elderly woman at night.

Well aware of her concerns, Mary smiled and replied, “I’m sleeping just fine, so just stay home and keep the kids company. You don’t need to worry about me, not when the caregiver and Kingsley basically keep watch over me around the clock. Not to mention Dr. Bailey would come over and pay me a visit sometimes too.”

Arissa nodded. “You must give me a call if you need anything else, okay? And if you find yourself having a hard time falling asleep, just call us, and we’ll chat with you to keep you company.”

“Okay.” Mary nodded.

The kids also came over to give her a few reminders.

Mary was touched. “Go and have your meal. You’ll need some time to get there, and I reckon it’ll be rather late when the food reaches your table.”

Arissa nodded. “Got it.”

Benjamin got to his feet and bade Mary goodbye before taking the kids and Arissa for dinner.

Just before he left, he even instructed the caregiver to take good care of Mary.

“Great-grandaunt, we’ll be off to have our dinner now. Get some rest and call us if you miss us!” Jasper called out.

Gavin chimed in, “Great-grandaunt, once we’re done with our meal, we’ll pay you a visit if it’s still early!”

Mary was overjoyed to hear that, but she said, “No need. Go back home and rest once you’re done eating, okay? You still need to go to school tomorrow, after all.”

Zachary smiled. “It won’t take us much time to visit you, Great-grandaunt.”

Tim added, “Take good care of yourself, Great-grandaunt. We’ll miss you!”

“Great-grandaunt, we’ll video call you later!” Oliver said.