Chapter 341 Marry Her
Benjamin took a look at the pair, unable to figure out what his father had up his sleeves.
With Darius’ promise, Arissa nodded and replied, “If that’s the case, I’ll leave it to you to decide then, Mr. Graham.”
“Good. Changing their last name is a grand affair. We should find a good day for that!”
Darius was smiling from ear to ear after hearing her reply. He was already thinking of the guestlist for the celebratory banquet he was intending to hold.
“We have to start preparing for the banquet.”
Darius finally looked toward Benjamin and reminded him, “You have to treat this matter with utmost importance. Also, inform everyone about it.”
“Dad, let’s just invite our relatives. There’s no need to make it such a grand affair.”
Benjamin did not see a need to publicize the matter.
Darius glanced at his son with a stern expression and said, “Are my grandchildren an embarrassment to you?”
Benjamin’s lips twitched upon hearing that. “The kids are still young. We should keep them out of the public eye.”
After giving it some thought, Darius realized that what Benjamin said made sense. “Oh, and here I thought you were embarrassed by them.”
Benjamin was speechless.
Arissa agreed with Benjamin and said to Darius, “Mr. Graham, let’s just invite a few of our closest relatives.”
“Sure! I’ll let you decide then,” Darius replied joyfully.
Benjamin was at a loss for words once more, while Arissa merely smiled in response.
“Issa, you should go and take a look at the kids. Don’t let them run too far now.”
Darius sent Arissa away deliberately.
“Got it.” Arissa understood the man’s intentions and went over to the kids.
Actually, with Kingsley and Shaun taking care of the kids, she had nothing to worry about.
In fact, even if there were no adults around, she knew that her children would be just fine.
Darius shot a glance at Arissa and said to Benjamin, “You haven’t managed to seal the deal yet?”
Benjamin’s eyes flickered when he heard that.
Darius looked at his son and continued, “Issa is a wonderful woman. She’s a good match for you as well, not to mention she’s the mother of your children. You should work harder to seal the deal! Otherwise, you might lose all your children!”
Benjamin frowned and replied, “Dad, why did you promise her that the kids can stay with her no matter how it turned out between us?”
Darius cast a glance at his son and placed his hands behind him.
“If I didn’t give her my word, do you think she’ll agree to let the children change their last name?”
The crease between Benjamin’s brows deepened as he replied, “It’s a fact that the children belong to our Graham family.”
Darius stared at his son, speechless.
“Why is your thinking even more outdated than mine?”
Benjamin merely gazed at his father and said nothing.
Darius let out a snort and continued, “Even though I gave her my word, it doesn’t mean that you have also agreed to it. Anyway, the priority is to get the children to change their last names. It would be even better if you could marry Issa too. We can just hold one grand banquet to celebrate and save the hassle.”
An unfathomable glint flashed past Benjamin’s eyes as he replied, “I have my own plans.”
Darius looked at his son and gave him a word of caution.
“Just don’t do things that you’ll regret in the future. A woman will never get over a broken heart. Once that happens, she is likely to be scarred for life.”
Darius sighed. Since they were outside, he did not want to say too much.
“I’m going to play with my sweethearts now. It’s so tiring to talk to you.”
After Darius walked over to Arissa, she greeted him with a warm smile.
The two of them started chatting happily with the five kids surrounding them. It was a joyous and harmonious sight.
Benjamin fixed his gaze on the woman’s bright smile and walked toward her.
“It’s time to go home.”
Arissa turned to look at him.
Darius glanced at his son and grumbled, “We have just finished dinner. Why are we going back so soon? I’m planning to walk around town with my sweethearts and enjoy the night scenery.”
He paused and turned toward the five children before asking, “Sweethearts, shall we walk around more?”
The children looked at Arissa and asked, “Mommy, are you coming with us too?”
It was obvious that they did not want the night to end just yet.
By right, they should be exhausted after playing for the whole day. However, they did not seem to be tired at all.
“Of course!”
Arissa wanted to spend more time with the kids as well. After all, they were starting school the next day.
As she had to work too, she would not have much time to accompany them.
The children cheered excitedly. “Hooray! Grandpa, Mommy is coming with us!”
“All right! We’ll all go together!”
Darius smiled at the kids affectionately before saying to Benjamin, “If you don’t want to join us, feel free to go back yourself. No one is stopping you.”
Hearing that, Kingsley and Shaun chuckled under their breath before going to get the car.
