Chapter 1003

Chapter 1003Chapter 1003
Ethen approached Benjamin and reported the findings of his investigation the night before.
“We've figured it out, Mr. Graham.”
“Send the details to my phone,” replied Benjamin discreetly.
“Yes, Mr. Graham!”
Ethen nodded and sent the information right away.
Benjamin added, “Keep a close eye on the Old Manor!”
“Understood!”
Ethen moved away to discuss the Old Manor's surveillance plans with Jack.
Meanwhile, Arissa carried the children into the trailer before getting in herself. When Benjamin noticed
that Kingsley was about to follow Arissa, he grabbed the latter by the shirt collar and pulled him aside.
At the same time, he ducked into the car and muttered pettily, “You can take another car!”
Kingsley was flabbergasted by his jealous outburst and occupied the passenger seat of the trailer.
Ethen and Jack drove another car behind the trailer.
Rounding out the entourage were more cars driven by bodyguards, all headed toward the Graham
family's Old Manor.
Just then, Jasper tugged on his mother's arm and cried, “Mommy!”Arissa smiled and pinched his nose gently. “What's wrong?”
Jasper beamed at her and exclaimed, “You haven't looked this pretty in a long time, Mommy!”
His praise drew a smile from Arissa, who replied teasingly, “Does that mean I'm usually not pretty?”
“Hehe, you're always pretty!” came Jasper's hasty reply.
Gavin, Tim, Zachary, and Oliver burst into laughter while Jesse cooed, “Mommy's the prettiest person I
know!”
Her eyes sparkled with delight as she sang her mother's praises.
Benjamin could not resist pulling his daughter onto his lap. Jesse shot him a cheeky glance, prompting
him to ask, “What are you looking at?”
The girl chuckled and responded softly, “Mr. Graham is handsome too!”
Benjamin was about to burst with joy as he replied, “Our dear Jesse is very pretty today too!”
Jesse dissolved into a puddle of giggles.
Arissa turned to glance at their interaction. She's quite similar to her dad.
“Jesse, who's more handsome? Mr. Graham or me?” The chatty Jasper simply could not resist
throwing himself into their conversation.
His sister answered wittily, “You're both handsome. In fact, don't all of you look like Mr. Graham?”
The reply thoroughly charmed Jasper, who ran his fingers through his hair and boasted, “Well, I think
I'm the most handsome person of the lot!”Jasper's narcissistic declaration had his brothers and Benjamin going slack-jawed in disbelief.
Arissa leaned forward and pinched his cheeks, chiding him, “Don't be so vain!” It merely drew a snigger
from Jasper.
Zachary suddenly piped up, “Did you buy this, Mommy?”
His gaze was affixed to an unfamiliar necklace adorning his mother's neck.
Arissa stroked the necklace and explained, “Ah, this one. Your daddy bought it for me!”
Zachary shot Benjamin an approving glance. Daddy's wise enough to buy Mommy gifts now. He has
improved.
Benjamin looked at his son and asked, “Does it look good on Mommy?”
“Of course! Mommy looks good in anything!” The pride in Zachary's voice was undeniable.
Benjamin's lips twitched in amusement. He would not argue with his son's statement, which he also
believed to be the truth. “You're absolutely right. Everything looks great on her!”
Arissa was flattered by his antics, but she still teased, “Well, don't expect a compliment from me in
return!”
She even shot him a cheeky look for good measure.
“Haha!” Kingsley failed to stifle his laughter at Arissa's words.
Benjamin glanced at him and raised the privacy screen.
The six children happily chattered away with Arissa at the back of the trailer.As they neared the Old Manor, Gavin asked, “Mommy, are you nervous?”
Arissa shook her head and said reassuringly, “Not at all!”
“Hehe!” Gavin smiled brightly at her and declared, “Me neither!”
Zachary, Oliver, and Jasper eagerly voiced their agreement. “We're not nervous too!”
Their sister appeared less certain. She mumbled apologetically, “I'm a little nervous.”
Benjamin stroked her hair gently and said, “Once we're at your grandpa's, just stick close to your
brothers and your mommy.”
Amid the commotion, Tim remained worryingly silent. Arissa asked anxiously, “Are you nervous, Tim?”