Chapter 369 Why Does Benjamin Want To See Me
“Benjamin, you should get going too,” Arissa told Benjamin.
However, Benjamin did not listen to her. Instead, he sat down and stared at her.
“I told you not to speak. Why do you have so much to say? Quickly, get some sleep.”
Arissa pressed her lips together and obediently closed her eyes. Perhaps, it was due to the effect of the IV drip hooked to her arm, she fell asleep within minutes.
Benjamin stayed by her bedside and monitored the fluid in the IV drip.
“No! Give me my child back-”
Suddenly, Arissa started trashing in bed, screaming.
Benjamin hurriedly grabbed Arissa’s arms and comforted her, “They are all here and are okay.”
Then, Arissa started crying. Benjamin felt a heartache as he noticed how fragile she looked.
Holding her in his arms, he gently wiped her tears away and cooed, “It’s all right. You are okay. Don’t cry.”
Maybe his voice sounded comforting to her because she slowly calmed down and stopped crying.
Following that, she fell back asleep.
Benjamin continued to remain by her side while sorting out his mail.
Later, the children called Arissa.
Immediately, Benjamin picked up the ringing phone and whispered, “Gavin!”
There was no sound on the other end of the line as the caller probably had to check if he dialed the wrong number.
After a short while, Gavin finally replied, “Why are you answering the phone? Where is Mommy?”
He snorted. Daddy is home?
“Your mother is asleep,” Benjamin explained.
“Oh? She is still sleeping?” Gavin questioned.
Over the phone, Benjamin could also hear Zachary’s faint voice.
“I think he is lying to us and purposely stopping us from speaking with her.”
Benjamin’s face darkened instantly.
“She fell asleep because she was tired. Why are you calling?”
“Nothing.”
Gavin snapped, “Okay, I’m going to end the call. Goodbye.”
After Benjamin put down the phone, he did not know how to react.
He glanced at the clock and noticed it was already afternoon.
Ah, they probably called to check how Arissa was doing.
Seeing how Arissa was still asleep, Benjamin got up and left the room.
Shaun and Bradley had not left and were still playing together outside.
When Benjamin spotted them, he furrowed his brows and instructed Shaun, “Head out to buy some food. You can get some oatmeal porridge.”
Shaun knew instantly knew that it was meant for Arissa.
“Aren’t you going to eat?”
“Go now!” Benjamin sternly ordered before turning around to head back to the ward.
“Come on. Let’s get some food.”
Shaun gestured for Bradley to follow him, but the latter glanced at the ward and muttered, “My boss is still sleeping.”
“She will be awake after we come back with food. On the other hand, Benjamin might get angry with you if you don’t go,” Shaun reminded Bradley with a devilish smirk.
Confused by Shaun’s words, Bradley questioned, “Why would Mr. Graham be upset with me?”
“What do you think?”
Shaun shot him a knowing look.
Instantly, Bradley widened his eyes and tried to come up with excuses.
“Boss wanted me to give her a lift. Even if she did not ask me, she would have asked someone else.”
In response, Shaun grinned. “Let’s go and get the food.”
In the ward, Benjamin sat by the bed and watched Arissa sleep. She looked peaceful and gentle.
Moments later, Arissa’s eyelashes fluttered, and she woke up seconds after. When she opened her eyes, she was greeted by the sight of Benjamin staring at her.
Shocked, she quickly sat up.
“Take it slow!”
Benjamin quickly helped her up and adjusted the pillow behind her.
“Are you feeling better?”
“Yes.”
Arissa felt touched that he was still there.
She tried to get off the bed but Benjamin stopped her.
“What are you doing?”
“I want to use the restroom,” Arissa looked at Benjamin and explained.
After helping Arissa sit at the edge of the bed, he bent down to fit the slippers on her feet.
Arissa widened her eyes in surprise as she saw how considerate Benjamin was. “I can wear them myself!” she whispered.
However, Benjamin only shot her a look and continued to put the slippers on her feet.
When his fingertips brushed against her toes, Arissa felt a shiver run down her spine.
Satisfied with what he did, Benjamin straightened and held up the drip. It was still half-full.
“Be careful,” Benjamin warned while using one hand to support her and holding the IV drip with his other.
