Chapter 424 A Heavy Atmosphere
Darius laughed and put down his fork.
“Take your time to eat. There’s no hurry. Since Benjamin doesn’t know how to look after you all. In the future, I shall come often to cook good food for you guys.”
Arissa was surprised to hear that.
“Dad, can’t you just let her eat in peace? You’re talking too much.”
Benjamin raised his eyes and glanced at his father with a look of displeasure.
Darius frowned and said in a low voice, “I’m not talking too much. Not everyone behaves like you, you know? With your mouth clammed up and hardly speaking at all.”
Arissa let out a snort. Old Mr. Graham sure knows his son well.
Benjamin swept his gaze to her, only to see her looking away.
The five kids were snickering as well.
Benjamin kept his gaze on Arissa for a while before he continued to eat silently.
Darius shot a glare at his son before serving more food to the five kids and then digging in himself.
Edwin and the help stood behind the children, ready to serve them.
Shaun watched the five children as they ate. Their mannerisms were so cute that he could not take his eyes away.
Just then, Gavin looked up and frowned when he saw Shaun’s engrossed expression.
“Mr. Bailey, why are you staring at us?”
Shaun snapped back to his senses and smirked. “Because you guys are just too adorable!”
The five kids were left speechless.
Darius looked at them lovingly.
Shaun’s right. They are really adorable!
If only we could find the other child… then everything will be perfect.
Concerned about his missing grandchild, Darius turned toward his son to enquire, “Benjamin, is there any news about the kid?”
Benjamin cast a glance at him. “No, not yet.”
The atmosphere in the dining hall seemed to turn heavy.
Instantly, the food in Arissa’s mouth seemed tasteless.
Her heart ached as she looked at the sumptuous dishes in front of her. Here I am eating good food while my son is still out there going through all kinds of suffering God knows where.
The five children were no longer in the mood to eat, their little faces looked dejected and they seemed dispirited. It was a heartbreaking sight to behold
Benjamin narrowed his eyes.
“Arissa.”
Startled, Arissa lifted her eyes and stared blankly at Benjamin.
“Go on, eat.”
Glancing at the five children, Benjamin spoke in a solemn voice.
Arissa turned and looked at her children who appeared sad and troubled.
She quickly cheered herself up and put away the feelings of guilt.
Serving the children with more food, she told them, “Eat up, my sweethearts!”
“Okay!”
They ate obediently but it was obvious that they no longer had the appetite they had just now.
Darius saw the change in their mood and regretted asking the question.
“Issa, with our family’s connections, I believe the child will be found soon enough!”
“Yeah.” Arissa nodded and lowered her head to eat.
Every now and then, Benjamin would cast a glance at her. He was aware that she was worried and had lost her appetite.
“Edwin, bring her some soup.”
“Right away, Mr. Graham.”
Edwin quickly served Arissa a bowl of mushroom soup. “Here you go, Miss York.”
“Thank you.”
Feeling grateful and not wanting the others to worry, Arissa finished the bowl of soup.
However, the moment she did, Edwin served her with a second bowl.
“Edwin, I can’t finish that…” She told him softly.
“You should drink more. It’s good for you. If you faint again, the kids would be worried.”
Benjamin’s tone was stern, and his request sounded more like an order.
Darius took note of his son’s oppressive behavior and could not help saying, “Can’t you speak more gently to show your concern? This tone of yours would upset even an old man like me.”
Benjamin frowned.
Shaun was snickering as he whispered to Benjamin, “Benjamin, if you want a woman to accept you, you’ve got to be gentle!”
Arissa’s cheeks burned when she heard their whispered conversation.
He’s asking Benjamin to be gentle with me?
She imagined what it would be like and shuddered instinctively.
It’s better if he isn’t gentle. Otherwise, I would find him irresistible.
Benjamin noticed the expression on her face and narrowed his eyes while thoughts flooded his mind.
What is this woman thinking about? Does she despise me now?
