Chapter 1006

Chapter 1006Chapter 1006
“Thank you, Grandpa, Grandma...”
One by one, the six children began packing and thanking everyone in an adorable manner, a sight that
would warm the hearts of anyone who saw them.
Arissa was pleased to see how popular the children were.
“All right now, it's about time we visit the ancestral shrine.”
Upon hearing Darius' remark, everyone began to get moving.
Thereafter, Darius ordered, “Benjamin, lead them there.”
“Yes, Dad,” Benjamin replied with a nod.
After grabbing Arissa's hand, he turned around and shouted, “Kids, we're heading to the ancestral
shrine.”
“Okay!” The six children quickly gathered behind their parents.
At the same time, Kingsley, Shaun, and Jonathan followed closely behind to help keep an eye on them.
On top of that, they kept the children away from those in the crowd who wanted to tease them.
As for Ethen and Jack, who were in charge of the Old Manor's security, they stayed close to Benjamin's
side.
Noticing the heightened vigilance, Darius turned around to ask Benjamin, “Did something happen?”“No.” Benjamin returned Darius' look but didn't say anything.
Faced with Benjamin's refusal to share and his inability to detect anything after scrutinizing his son's
face, Darius continued leading the group to pay respect to their ancestors.
“Mr. Bailey, how is Great-grandaunt today?” Tim inquired with Shaun.
“She's doing very well.”
Shaun gave his head an affectionate stroke. All of Benjamin's kids are really good-looking.
When Tim responded with a delighted smile, it melted the hearts of the men around him.
Thereafter, Kingsley carried Tim in his arms.
“Tim, are you nervous to see so many people around?”
“Not anymore!” Tim replied shyly as his eyes scanned the surroundings.
When Gavin and the rest turned around to check on him, they were equally elated to see him happy.
Jonathan, who was carrying Jesse, treasured the moment. “Jesse, you look great today!”
She truly looked like a Barbie Doll.
“Thank you, Mr. Patterson, you look extraordinarily handsome today too!” Jesse's childish voice made
her look and sound adorable.
“Haha...” The usually stern Jonathan couldn't help but chuckle as he gave Jesse's nose an affectionate
tweak.
“Gavin, come over here!” Darius suddenly shouted from the front.Gavin subsequently called out, “Tim, Jesse, let's all join Grandpa at his side!”
“Okay!”
When the two children insisted on being set down, Kingsley and Jonathan had no choice but to comply.
With that, the six children ran up to the front.
“Grandpa!”
“Hi!”
With the children in tow, Darius was so ecstatic that his eyes brimmed with affection.
Arissa, who was watching them, continued to smile throughout the entire episode.
As he held Arissa's hand, Benjamin's gaze was also locked on the children.
However, his brothers' families, who were behind them, felt bitter about it.
“Look at how Dad dotes on the children!” Susanna complained softly to Bryan.
The look in her eyes was no longer as friendly as when Arissa saw her earlier.
“Hmph, of course. They're his favorites!”
Bryan snorted in disdain.
When Nick heard them from behind, a smirk emerged on his face.
Watching Benjamin and the six children triggered an insidious glint in his eyes.“Dad is really biased. He has never loved our children the same way even though they're his
grandchildren too.”
Nick's wife felt equally indignant. However, her rant drew a glare from him instantly.
“Have you forgotten what today's occasion is? You had better mind your tongue!” Nick warned her.
As the group arrived at the ancestral shrine, there was a small plaza in front of it that could
accommodate a thousand people.
Darius had invited all the Graham family relatives, near and distant, and also close friends from other
prominent families to gather there.
Hence, anyone who was in any way connected to the Graham family was in attendance.