NovelEnglishArissa peered at Benjamin and, upon noticing the dark look in
the man's eyes, deliberately ignored it.
‘You're the one who told me to reply.
As Darius gave out orders to William, he was also carefully
observing Arissa and Benjamin.
The old man was overjoyed to see that Benjamin did not get
angry nor protest the arrangement.
“Issa, your family—"
Darius was interrupted by Benjamin before he could finish his
sentence.
“Go back if you aren't staying for tea!”
Darius widened his eyes. When he met Benjamin's gaze and
noticed the dark look in them, he was taken aback.
He glanced at Arissa. Have | said something wrong?
Avrissa looked at Benjamin and said to Darius honestly, “Mr.
Graham, I'm the only one in my family.”
Darius nodded his head awkwardly.
“I didn't know that.”
“It's all right!” Arissa said with a smile. “You were saying?”
Darius stared at her for some time before saying, “I was about
to ask about your family members so that | could arrange for
Benjamin to ask for your hand in marriage in front of them...”
After all, Arissa was about to marry into the Graham family.
Darius deemed it necessary that all proper etiquette be
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Darius had wanted to pay a visit to the York family.
“There's no one else around, really. Both my mother and
Granddad have passed away.”
She made no mention of Regan.
“It's all right, Mr. Graham. This is going to save you the
trouble.”
She's the one saying yes to this. I've said nothing.
Benjamin glanced at her. Upon confirming that she was not
upset, he eased the tense look on his face.
“It's no trouble at all. We could maybe pay respects to your
ancestors if you don't have other family members around,”
Darius said amiably.
Avrissa noticed that Darius was particularly insistent on
adhering to the proper etiquette. Hence, she nodded and said,
“Mr. Graham, | will pay my respects someday.”
“It's not only you. It's the two of you, together.”
He threw a look at Benjamin and said, “Let me know when you
guys plan to come back. I'll prepare something for the two of
you.”
Arissa smiled and nodded. She did not have any other choice
but to agree with Darius. After all, she was the one who agreed
to register her marriage with Benjamin.
In truth, she had not anticipated the turn of events as well.
Benjamin merely sat at one side and did not utter a single
word.
Arissa grew more and more uneasy as Darius droned on
about the details.
Does Benjamin think that I'm shameless?
Arissa somehow felt like she was stuck between a rock and a
hard place.
She dared not even cast a glance in Benjamin's direction.
Right then, the rumble of a car's engine sounded outside the
house.
Darius’ eyes lit up. “Are the children back?”
“I think so,” Benjamin replied as he peered at his father.
“Let's go check it out!”
Darius could not hold in his excitement as he beckoned at
William.
The old butler hurriedly helped Darius to his feet before the
two of them headed outside briskly.
Arissa trailed behind them.
Benjamin fixed his gaze on her and got up to follow.
The car came to a stop just when they reached the front door.
Kingsley came out of the driver's side.
Darius hurriedly took a step forward and asked anxiously,
“Where are Gavin and the others?”
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Kingsley smiled and replied, “They're in the car. Be patient. I'll
carry them out of the car right now.”
Then, he threw a look at Arissa and Benjamin before he
hurriedly headed for the backseat to carry the six children out
of the car.
“They made it back safely!”
It was as if Kingsley was making a declaration to Benjamin.
Benjamin's handsome face darkened as he proceeded to warn
his friend, “Do not bring them out of the house ever again.”
“Yes, yes,” Kingsley hastily replied.
The six children took a look at Benjamin. They were stumped
and did not understand why he was angry.
Benjamin was just worried about their safety. After all, having
been in the business circle for years, he had offended quite a
handful of people.
Darius could not peel his eyes off his grandchildren the
moment he set sight on them. His face split into a wide grin.
He hugged the six children and smiled as he carefully sized
them up.
His gaze last fell on an unfamiliar face—Tim. The little guy was
dark-skinned and skinny.
Tim was as thin as a rake, especially standing next to his other
siblings. Darius felt his heart wrench for the little boy.
“Are you Tim?” the old man asked gently.
Tim did not know who he was. However, he noticed the
greying strands of hair by Darius" ears and nodded politely to
greet the old man.
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