The More the Merrier

Chapter 1045 Gavin Snapped At Benjamin

As Benjamin noticed the rosy tint of her cheeks, his well-defined fingers gently grazed the bridge of her nose, teasing her.

"So, you're shy even though I've already seen everything?" he quipped, meeting her gaze with a playful glint.

Arissa glared at him and retorted, "What do you take me for? Do you think I am as thick-skinned as you?"

Arissa was obviously not like Benjamin, who had ever had the cheek to ask for help to bathe him.

Raising a brow, Benjamin leaned in closer to her.

Arissa shrank back, frozen and rigid, and her big, round eyes never left Benjamin.

Benjamin chuckled lightly, having found her defensive demeanor incredibly endearing.

"Why are you moving away?" he asked.

Arissa's lips twitched, and she whispered, "I'm not."

Her face flushed, looking incredibly charming.

Benjamin's eyes darkened, and he leaned in to capture her lips in a kiss.

Both felt an electric current coursing through their bodies as their lips met.

Holding her cheek in his hand, he deepened the kiss as adrenaline rushed through their veins.

Cough! Cough!

Out of the blue, the sound of coughing echoed through the doorway.

They froze, and Benjamin turned his head to look at the door with a woeful expression.

Soon after, Arissa's eyes filled with mortification as she glanced at the door and saw the children. Instinctively, she pushed Benjamin away and exclaimed, "My sweethearts, you're here!" Benjamin held her down before she could sit up from her agitation. He reprimanded her hushedly, "Stay in bed!"

Arissa's wide eyes blinked innocently as she felt wronged.

The six little ones rushed into the room and crowded around the bed, pushing Benjamin aside.

"Mommy!"

"Mommy!"

"Mommy!"

"Hey!"

Arissa's heart melted at the sight of the children, and she reached out to pat their little heads with a radiant smile. "How did you all arrive so quickly?"

"We asked the driver to drive faster!" Gavin's eyes sparkled as he gazed at Arissa.

Tim was similarly elated, his gaze on Arissa the whole time.

Concurrently, Jesse gently touched the back of her hand. "Mommy, why are you still getting injected by this?"

Zachary furrowed his brows as he scrutinized Arissa. "Mommy, are you still feeling unwell?"

Oliver and Jasper gazed at their mother nervously, worried about her well-being. They both inquired in unison, "Mommy, where exactly do you feel uncomfortable?"

"What's wrong with Mommy?" Gavin turned his head to snap at Benjamin.

Benjamin gazed at the children before raising his chin. "Ask your mother!"

Arissa was speechless as she shot the man an annoyed glance. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't be lying here in the first place! How dare he shift the blame!

All six children turned to look at their mother, their eyes radiating conspicuous signs of distress. "Mommy, what's wrong?"

Silence permeated the air, and the children's eyes began to well up with tears. "Mommy, is your condition serious?"

The thought of Arissa getting sick was devastating to them.

"No, no, I'm not sick!" Arissa assured them hastily.

She was quiet a moment ago because she was coming up with an explanation for the children.

After all, she had only reunited with Tim recently, and she had not spent much time with Gavin, yet she was pregnant again. She was worried that the news might be too upsetting for the children. "Then, what's wrong?" Tim scrunched up his eyebrows with his gaze fixed on Arissa.

Arissa reached out and patted his head before gathering her children close to her. "I don't really know how to explain."

The children looked up at her, bemused. Jesse's long eyelashes were misted with tears, accentuating her adorableness.

Arissa kissed foreheads.

"Mommy, just tell us!" Zachary was less worried now upon knowing she wasn't sick.

With a contemplative gaze, Arissa scanned each of their faces before settling her gaze on Benjamin.