The More the Merrier

Chapter 1054 Be Gentle

Arissa had thought she wouldn't be able to fall asleep so quickly, but she drifted off in no time while hugging Benjamin.

Hearing her shallow breaths, Benjamin looked down at her and saw that she had dozed off. He pulled the blanket over her, making sure no draft could enter.

Benjamin continued browsing through documents on his phone, speeding up to finish his work before going to sleep himself.

In the middle of the night, Arissa woke up with a full bladder and had no choice but to wake Benjamin.

"Benjamin, wake up. I need to use the bathroom."

Groggily, she nudged the man's arm beside her.

Benjamin woke up instantly. "Hold on."

He switched on the light, got up, and carried her to the bathroom. After she was done, he brought her back to the bed.

Feeling drowsy, she fell asleep again after lying down and pulling the blanket over herself.

Benjamin arched his brows at that sight. He turned around and went to use the bathroom before coming out and returning to bed. The next day, when Arissa woke up, she saw the kids and Bradley had arrived.

Bradley moved forward to help her sit up on the bed.

"Be careful, Boss." He sized her up, feeling a little relieved after noticing she looked well.

Arissa sat up halfway, looking around but not seeing Benjamin.

"Mommy, are you feeling better?"

The children gathered around, leaning on the bedside and showing concern for Arissa.

Arissa nodded. "Yes, I'm feeling much better. Why did you all come so early?"

She patted her kids' heads affectionately, her eyes flicking over them.

"Mommy, we're worried about you." Gavin stared at her without blinking.

Tim and the others also nodded, looking at Arissa worryingly. She was gratified to see her kids expressing concern for her.

"Boss, you should freshen up. We brought you breakfast," Bradley reminded her.

Arissa nodded and asked, "When you guys arrived, was Benjamin still here?"

"Yes. Daddy just went out to make a phone call," Gavin replied.

Arissa nodded. No wonder he's not around.

"Wait for a moment. I'll go wash up." She sat on the edge of the bed. All six children stepped forward, wanting to help her.

Their gesture deeply touched her. "You all can stay back. I'll do it myself."

"Let me help you, Boss. Be careful." Bradley moved closer and was about to support Arissa to get to her feet. Abruptly, he was pulled away by someone. The next second, Arissa fell into a familiar embrace.

"She can't walk." Benjamin shot a stern look at Bradley and carried Arissa to the bathroom. Bradley shuddered and hastily stepped aside. The look in Mr. Graham's eyes earlier was terrifying.

"It's not Bradley's fault," Arissa explained after taking in Benjamin's tense countenance.

He glanced at her and said solemnly, "Didn't I tell you to call me if you need anything?"

She shrank in his arms and uttered in an undertone, "You weren't there, so I-"

She fell silent the next second after he glared at her.

He set her down on the chair inside the bathroom and prepared her toothbrush, toothpaste, and a cup for rinsing her mouth.

A sweet sensation spread in her chest as she watched him get everything ready for her. "Did you wake up very early?"

"Just a while ago." He handed her the toothbrush with toothpaste applied. "I received a call earlier, and I didn't want to disturb you, so I went outside to answer the phone." Arissa received the toothbrush and began to brush her teeth.

Benjamin stood behind her, combing her hair.

She paused for a moment before continuing to brush her teeth. Looking at Benjamin, who had already freshened up, she figured he had been awake for more than just a while. The six kids crowded at the door, observing the couple intently.

Sensing their gazes, Arissa turned to look at them with eyes filled with endearment.

"Daddy, be gentle. Mommy is already feeling unwell, yet you're still being so harsh with her," Gavin warned Benjamin.

Benjamin's eyes glinted as he glanced at Gavin.