Chapter 14 She Tried To Pinch Me

• Arissa was pleased to see her children defending her when mistreated and showering her with care at a time like this.
• “Okay! It's okay. I'll just look for another job!” She wore a smile to set their minds at ease.
• Zachary grabbed her hand. “Mommy, don't worry. We'll take care of you!”
• Arissa was utterly moved by Zachary's words. She gave him a warm embrace before patting his head. “There's no need for you to do that. I'll take care of you!”
• It's the thought that counts. Of course, I won't let them bear the burden of living. It's still too early for them to take on such a heavy responsibility at this young age.
• “Mommy, I can make lots of money after selling another program!” Oliver assured confidently.
• “Mommy! Don't forget about me! I can earn a lot of money by modeling too!” Jesse hugged Arissa tightly. She also wished to help out.
• “Mommy, I have some money too. I can take care of you!” Gavin raised his thought without hesitation, hoping that Arissa could worry less about getting a job.
• Moved by their acts, Arissa held them closer in her arms.
• “Thank you for your kind thoughts. I've got this covered. So, you can keep the money for yourselves. Oliver, you should stop writing those programs.”
• It took a lot of effort to do programming; she definitely did not want her child overworking himself.
• Oliver ducked his head timidly after getting warned. Letting out a chuckle, he replied, “All right. Mommy!”
• “Jesse, you're not allowed to accept modeling jobs without my permission!” Arissa caressed Jesse's head.
• After all, it was not easy money. The children probably had to work harder than the adults, as they had to undergo training constantly.
• “Mommy, anything you say!” Jesse's lips curled into a bright smile. Her missing front teeth made her look rather endearing.
• Gavin cast his gaze upon Jesse, who looked fairer and more delicate than the rest.
• He has the same dimples as Mommy when he smiles. The more I look at him, the more he looks like a girl to me. How good it would be if he were a girl and were my sister.
• Jesse caught sight of his attentive gaze and returned with a smile.
• Gavin cracked a smile as he patted her head. “Jesse's so cute!”
• Arissa looked at Jesse, and she thought the same too.
• Jesse had been raised as a little boy ever since she was born. Her hair was short, and she wore the same outfit as her brothers. Hence, everyone would easily see her as a boy.
• Arissa took Jesse in her arms and kissed her cheek. Jesse was so happy that she could not stop giggling.
• “My baby is so adorable! Let me kiss you!” Arissa was laughing as she played with Jesse.
• “Hehe! Mommy, that tickles!” Jesse ducked her head in, and she was beaming with joy.
• The other three chuckled at the scene too.
• Meanwhile, Zachary went to sit at a corner and texted Jasper: Mommy didn't get hired by Benjamin.
• Jasper could not help but scowl at the text message. Benjamin didn't hire Mommy?
• His anger spiked after knowing that Arissa was kicked out by Danna.
• “That's horrible!” Losing his rag, he threw the book in his hands.
• Edwin was dumbfounded by the former's action.
• Did someone mess with him? Edwin went over to calm him down. “Gavin, what's wrong?”
• Jasper glanced at Edwin and pondered for a brief moment. Only Benjamin and I are staying in this place, and Danna's not here. I'm eager to ask Edwin about Benjamin's relationship with Danna.
• Just then, the housekeeper walked to them. “Ms. Adams is here!”
• Danna was following behind the housekeeper. Apparently, she was there to look for Gavin.
• Her sudden appearance did not help matters because Jasper was more enraged after seeing her. He then shot her a death stare.
• Danna furrowed when she met his menacing gaze, and she started cursing inwardly.
• What a brat! Now that he has grown older, he's getting more and more disrespectful. He's even glaring at me like this! I must teach him a lesson today!
• “Ms. Adams!” Edwin greeted her politely.
• “Edwin, go tend to your chores. I'll spend some time with Gavin!”
• Danna held her anger in before gesturing for Edwin to leave. Wearing a smile, she went closer to Jasper.
• Edwin peeked at Jasper and saw his furious expression. Despite feeling worried, he still moved aside.
• Danna grinned from ear to ear when she saw Jasper. “Gavin, are you still mad at me? I'm sorry. Let me take you out for some nice food!”
• Edwin gave her a quick sidelong glance without saying a word.
• She's Gavin's Mom, and she has been bringing him out all this while. There's nothing wrong with her taking him out this time too.
• “I don't need you to do that! You're such a shameless person! I feel disgusted whenever I see you. Get lost!” exclaimed Jasper, seemingly not afraid to offend her feelings.
• Jasper could not care less about anyone when he was triggered.
• Edwin had never seen Gavin speak to Danna in such a harsh manner before. Thus, he was stunned by the scene.
• There was a hint of viciousness that fleeted across Danna's gaze when she placed her hand on Jasper.
• She put on a helpless expression as though she was an unwanted mother by her son. At the same time, she was secretly exerting force and attempting to pinch Jasper's arm.
• However, she did not know the child in front of her was not Gavin. In fact, Jasper was not someone who would tolerate such an act.
• Before Danna could make her move, Jasper responded with a kick. Consumed by pain and wrath, her eyes turned red in seconds.
• “Gavin Graham!” Danna yelled furiously. She was caught completely off-guard by his attack.
• I didn't know this brat could be so strong!
• Jasper met her sinister glare. He was startled for a bit before he burst into tears.
• Edwin rushed over and held Jasper in his arms. He dared not get angry at Danna but comforted Jasper instead, “Don't be afraid!”
• “Mr. Whitley, why did she do that? Why? What have I done wrong? She's not my mom... I don't want a mother like her. She even tried to pinch me...” Jasper wept in sorrow.
• Edwin's face turned solemn after listening to Jasper. He averted his gaze to Danna. “Ms. Adams!”
• Danna widened her eyes in disbelief. I didn't expect Gavin to complain about me!
• She caught Edwin's skeptical gaze and went into a state of panic. “I-I didn't do anything. Edwin, don't listen to him! Gavin, how could you tell lies? What have I taught you? Why are you lying? I'm your mom!”
• “You're not my mom! Not only did you try to pinch me, but you've been scolding me too! Besides, you even told me to lie! You're a bad woman, so you're not my mom!” Jasper wailed while burying his head in Edwin's arms.
• I've never expected her to try doing that to me in front of everyone. She could've done worse when no one was around.
• Jasper shuddered when the scenes of Danna attempting to harm him flashed across his mind.
• I feel sorry for Gavin. Danna must've done the same to him before, and he surely didn't know how to retaliate.
• Jasper made a scene on purpose only because he felt bad for his “younger brother.”
• “Gavin Graham!” Danna's face contorted in rage. She wished she could teach him a lesson on the spot.
• If I knew earlier that Benjamin wasn't going to marry me even after I brought this brat back, I would've abandoned him back then rather than having him raise his voice at me and accuse me now!