Chapter 943 A Peck on the Cheek
Benjamin ignored him. He can follow if he wishes. “Mr. Watts is following us!” the children shouted when they turned to look behind and spotted Kingsley’s car.
“Okay. Sit properly now.” Arissa gave them a yank to get them to sit straight. “How was school today?” “Mommy, we learned a lot today and played games…”
All six children scrambled to be the first to share about their day. Arissa smiled as she listened to what the kids were saying and occasionally added a comment.
Benjamin’s lips curled upward slightly as he observed the lively interaction between her and the children. “Mr. Graham, why did you come to pick us up from school so early today?” Jasper asked curiously while staring at Benjamin.
Benjamin replied softly with a tender gaze, “Your mommy is treating us to lunch, so I came over with her to pick you all up!” Jasper turned around and asked Arissa, “Mommy, you’re treating us to lunch?”
Arissa nodded. “Mm-hmm. I’m taking you all out for a meal!”
“Yay!” Jesse clapped her hands happily. Benjamin gazed at the adorable little girl before lifting her onto his lap. “What would you like to eat?”
The child’s large eyes stared right into his, and her apparent dimples added to her cheeky and cute demeanor. Benjamin gently pinched Jesse’s cheek.
“Can I eat whatever I want?” she asked. Benjamin could not bear to refuse when he saw the little girl’s expectant expression. He nodded. “You’re so nice, Mr. Graham! I want to eat grilled chicken and a burger!”
Jesse’s eyes sparkled as she said that. However, hearing that it was junk food made Benjamin frown. Arissa noticed his expression and was amused. That’s what you get for agreeing so quickly.
Benjamin stroked his daughter’s hair. “Jesse, those aren’t nutritious. Since you’re all still growing, it’s not a good idea to eat that!” Jesse pouted in disappointment.
“You promised I can eat anything just now!” Uh… Benjamin felt a little awkward. I did say that just now.
“You’re breaking your promise!”
Gavin harrumphed in dissatisfaction. In agreement with what he said, the other kids snorted as well. Benjamin cleared his throat. “We’ll have that after our lunch.”
All six pairs of eyes lit up. That’s fine with us. “Thank you, Mr. Graham!”
Jesse happily lifted her head and gave Benjamin a peck on the cheek. Affection filled his eyes instantly. “Call me Daddy!” he corrected gently.
The little girl did not do that. All she did was stare at him and chuckle. Benjamin sighed internally. These kids…
“Your daddy is taking you to play after lunch, so indulge him a little and call him Daddy!” Arissa coaxed her children. “Don’t take his side, Mommy. We will observe him. As long as he’s qualified, we will naturally address him that way!”
Oliver gave her a mischievous look. Arissa reached out and pinched his nose. “You’re such a crafty boy!”
Oliver merely chuckled in response. Tim’s eyes shifted from Arissa to his siblings before landing on Benjamin. It seems a bit unfair that they don’t call him Daddy.
Benjamin met his eyes and cocked his brows as he caressed his head. “Can you keep up in class today?”
Tim answered with reddened cheeks, “Yes!”
Benjamin’s thin lips curved upward. “Tell me what you’ve learned.”
The little boy obediently repeated what he had learned. He recited a text smoothly even though he did not recognize many of those words.
“Well done, Sweetheart!”
Arissa was pleasantly surprised.
She wrapped her arms around him and kissed him on the cheek.
Tim’s cheeks turned rosy. “Thank you, Mommy!”
Arissa smiled when she saw her son’s bashful expression and could not resist kissing him again.
Tim blushed and lowered his head, which delighted Arissa.
“Are you feeling shy, Tim?”
Zachary tilted his head and moved closer to Tim.
