The More the Merrier

Chapter 1017

"I'll eat whatever fills the stomach. Tell your Mommy not to work too hard," Benjamin instructed his son.

He didn't have much of an appetite.

"Don't worry too much about it, Mr. Graham. Grandpa will be fine," Zachary comforted Benjamin.

Tim nodded. "Yes. Mr. Bailey already said Grandpa is out of danger. Mommy also said that he's just fallen asleep."

"Mr. Graham, we'll swap with you when we get there. You can take a nap this afternoon. I'm sure Grandpa will wake up after you do," Jasper assured him.

"What are you talking about? Grandpa will be awake by noon!" Oliver smacked Jasper on the head lightly.

Jasper rubbed his head sheepishly.

Benjamin was gratified to see his kids expressing concern for Darius and himself.

"You all should stay home. Don't worry about things here. Just be good."

"No way! Mommy promised she would bring us there. We want to accompany you and Grandpa and Great-grandaunt for lunch!" Jesse explained to Benjamin hurriedly in case they were not allowed to go. Benjamin sighed. He thought it was tiring for them to run around all day.

"Why did you go back when you want to come again?" Benjamin teased.

He turned around to check on the ward and saw that Darius had yet to wake up.

The kids shrugged and muttered, "You asked Mommy to bring us back home and we didn't want to trouble you."

Benjamin arched a brow.

"I don't think you're trouble. We just don't need so many people in the ward. You're still very young. Staying in the hospital for prolonged periods is not good for you."

The kids smiled in delight.

"Daddy, we're not scared. Moreover, it's the weekend. We want to spend more time with Grandpa and Great-grandaunt. That way, you and Mommy can rest well!" Gavin's eyes lit up mischievously. "Yes. You and Mommy can go out on dates!" Jasper uttered with a grin.

Their words took Benjamin by surprise. What happened to the kids? What made them change their minds?

They were very reluctant when he took Arissa out last time.

"Yeah. It's the weekend. You should take Mommy out on a date. Don't worry about Grandpa and Great-grandaunt. We'll keep them company!" Zachary chipped in. He approved of Benjamin taking Arissa out on dates.

"What made you change your minds?" Benjamin asked out of curiosity.

The kids stared at him with innocent eyes. "What do you mean?"

Benjamin scrutinized them intently. He could tell that something was off.

"I thought you guys were against me going out alone with your mother? Why are you suggesting that I take her out on dates now?"

"Of course you need to take her out on dates. How else are we going to test you if you don't?" Zachary replied without missing a beat.

"That's right!" Jesse nodded her head vigorously.

Benjamin chuckled. "Okay. I know what to do."

"That's more like it." Oliver smiled a smile that reached his eyes.

"Mr. Graham, you can start checking out places to go on dates with Mommy tonight!" Tim reminded Benjamin to prepare in advance. Benjamin nodded. "I will think about it."

He quickly replied in case they came up with any more suggestions.

Whether he could go out on a date with Arissa depended on when Darius woke up.

They wouldn't be able to date in peace if Darius didn't wake up.

"Eat your lunch at home before coming over. Tell your mommy that," Benjamin reminded his kids.

"Why?" the kids asked in unison.

Benjamin explained, "It's not convenient for you to eat in the ward. Just bring the food over when you're done."

"But we just told Great-grandaunt to wait for us to have lunch."

Benjamin sighed as he met their expectant gazes. "Come earlier then."

The kids grinned widely at that.