Kingsley and the others stared at Jesse unblinkingly while Arissa smiled at her.
In actuality, Jesse loved wearing dresses. It was just that Arissa had convinced her to wear the same clothes as her brothers.
Giving Jesse an apologetic look, Arissa said, “Jesse, I'm sorry that I forgot to prepare a dress for you. I promise to prepare one for you next time. Remind me if I forget, okay?”
Jesse's eyes immediately lit up, and she said happily, “Okay, Mommy! Thank you!”
Right then, Benjamin turned to her and said, “I have a present to give you after breakfast.”
Surprised, Jesse asked, “What is it?”
“You'll find out later,” he responded, being mysterious about it.
At that, Jesse beamed and chirped, “Thank you, Mr. Graham!”
A loving look appeared on Benjamin's face when he saw his daughter's cute dimples.
“Mr. Graham, can't you tell us now? You're making us feel so curious. What exactly are you giving Jesse? Do we get one too?” Jasper gazed at Benjamin inquisitively, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
With a quirk in his mouth, Kingsley joyfully watched the interaction between Benjamin and the cute children. Instead of intervening, he ate his food in silence.
Alas, Benjamin shot Jasper a glance and said, “There's none for you guys. It's only for girls.”
Disappointed, Jasper slouched in his seat and grumbled, “I got excited about nothing. I thought all of us were going to get one.”
Benjamin heard the boy's complaints, and he swept a glance at him. “I can give you one next time if you like it.”
Curiosity gleamed in Jasper's eyes. “What is it?”
To his dismay, Benjamin did not answer.
Eyeing him, Jasper finally pulled out his trump card. “If you tell me what it is, I'll address you as 'Daddy'!”
The boy was too curious to find out what it was that suited Jesse but not them.
I can't fall for his tricks. If it's a girl's thing, then I can't use it. Wait! I can give it to Jesse if that's the case.
Jasper was caught in a dilemma, but he was still extremely curious.
Benjamin's eyes twinkled as he met his son's gaze. “Well, I just heard you calling me 'Daddy' even when I haven't told you what it was.”
Jasper was utterly speechless.
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