Chapter 520 The Confusing Little Girl
Arissa was speechless. “How about you?” Benjamin raised his eyebrows and served her some wild mushrooms and chicken. “Come, eat something!”
Arissa saw that there was no chicken or wild mushroom in his bowl at all and she felt moved.
“Don’t you eat these?”
“I’ll just drink the soup!” Benjamin started having his soup.
He drank the soup very slowly. His movements were very elegant and graceful.
She could not help but stare at him.
As Benjamin’s almond-shaped eyes blinked and turned in her direction, Arissa quickly looked away.
Benjamin’s gaze remained on her for a while and she turned red, her delicate lips parted slightly.
Shaun, Ethen and Bradley noticed that something was going on in the way they acted and they watched curiously.
Benjamin just threw them a warning look.
They got the message and looked down to drink their soup, pretending they had not noticed anything.
Tim looked at the wild mushrooms in his bowl. It was something he had not eaten before and he did not know what they were.
He looked to his right and left. Seeing everyone else eating it, he took a small bite and found it to be chewy.
“Tim, do you like wild mushrooms? I can give you mine!”
Jesse spooned the wild mushrooms from her bowl and put them in his.
“You won’t have any after giving them to me.”
Tim looked at her.
“It’s all right. I ate one just now. Do you like it?”
Facing Jesse’s starry-eyed gaze, Tim nodded. “Yeah, it tastes good!”
The other children followed suit, each giving Tim their share of wild mushrooms.
“Thank you, I can help myself!” Tim was surprised by the affection they showed him.
“If you like it, there is more over here!”
Arissa spooned one for Tim, smiling at her son.
“Thank you, Ms. York. You guys please continue eating!” Tim thanked them politely.
Arissa stroked the child’s head affectionately. “Eat whatever you like. Do not feel shy!”
Tim nodded.
Arissa looked at her son with eyes full of affection, as if she could not take her eyes off him.
“Stop staring at him. He wouldn’t dare to eat!”
Benjamin reminded her. This woman is paying the child too much attention.
Arissa looked at the children and then looked back at him. “What have you ordered?”
“You’ll see when they bring the dishes!” Benjamin replied simply.
Arissa pursed her lips and then asked again. “Have you asked someone to prepare food for Mdm. Mary?”
“Yes, mushroom soup!” Benjamin returned her gaze.
Arissa was pleased. Mary was not a big eater and soup was just perfect for her.
“How about dessert?”
“No!” Benjamin frowned.
After some hesitation, he continued. “Desserts are not good for her. There is too much sugar!”
Arissa did not reply to him. Looking at Shaun who was seated in front of her, she asked, “Dr. Bailey, is sugar bad for health?”
Shaun smiled. “In the correct amounts, sugar is good for health. Too much of it is bad.”
“Listen to the doctor. He’s so professional!”
Arissa smiled and chided Benjamin. He doesn’t like it so he does not allow others to eat it.
The waiters continued to serve their food.
Arissa helped the children take the food, without missing any child.
Seeing her caring only about the children, Benjamin spooned some food onto her plate for her.
“Mommy, don’t just take care of us. You need to eat too!”
Gavin smiled and reminded her.
Arissa smiled softly and nodded. “Okay!”
During the meal, she made sure the six children each had enough to eat, and only when they had enough did she begin eating her share.
“Mummy, you haven’t ordered dessert yet, I want dessert!”
The little girl tugged at Arissa’s sleeve, acting in a cute manner.
“As soon as the waiter comes in, I will order it!” Arissa said dotingly.
Benjamin looked at them and said to Jesse, “Boys, don’t eat too much of this, it will cause tooth decay!”
The little girl blinked, “But I’m…”
“Jesse, shh!” Jasper motioned to his sister to keep silent.
Jesse stuck out her tongue and smiled, narrowing her eyes.
Arissa giggled.
Benjamin was puzzled when he saw everyone smiling mysteriously.
His handsome face turned solemn. “What are you guys laughing about?”
