The More the Merrier novel Chapter 859

Chapter 859 Distance

Arissa looked at Benjamin and nodded. “You need to take care of your mood when you’re in front of the children as well.” “Got it,” Benjamin answered.

Arissa smiled and snuck another glance at him. Seeing how obedient he was being, she reminded him, “Remember to also smile more whenever you’re in Dad’s presence.”

Benjamin shot a look at her and snorted softly. “You just married into the Graham family not too long ago, and you’re already speaking up for him?”

Arissa pursed her lips. “I’m not speaking up for Dad; I’m just saying this for your own good. After all, when you’re happy, Dad’s happy. And when he’s happy, you’ll be happy. Isn’t that right?”

Benjamin grunted. “Who says that I’ll be happy if he’s happy?”

Arissa was rendered speechless. It took her a while to say, “Do you want to see him unhappy, then?”

Benjamin did not reply to that.

“Benjamin Graham, you are now the father to six children! You need to set a good example for them. If you’re close to your dad, the kids will be close to you too. They’re at an age where they’re easily influenced, you know?”

Benjamin glanced at the rearview mirror to look at Arissa. “Do you think Gavin and I are not close?”

Arissa turned her body sideways to look at the man. “Don’t you think so? Gavin’s never been one to talk much, and he doesn’t like to interact with others too. That’s why you thought he was close to you. Although he’s indeed close to you, you’re not the first choice for him to bare his heart out whenever something happens, am I right?”

She continued, “Do you know why that is? It’s because you’re too strict with him. There are times when he’s afraid that it was him who’s done something wrong, and there are times when he simply doesn’t want to cause you any trouble.”

Listening to her words, Benjamin recalled how he had interacted with Gavin. Now that I think about it, I never got along with the kids as well as Arissa does.

“I’ll take note of this.”

Arissa narrowed her eyes. “Take note of what?”

Benjamin raised his brow. “Didn’t you ask me to be more mindful of how I’ll influence the kids?”