Chapter 1017


    “I''ll eat whatever fills the stomach. Tell your Mommy not to work too hard,” Benjamin instructed his son.


    He didn''t have much of an appetite.


    “Don''t worry too much about it, Mr. Graham. Grandpa will be fine,” Zacharyforted Benjamin.


    Tim nodded. “Yes. Mr. Bailey already said Grandpa is out of danger. Mommy also said that he''s just


    fallen asleep.”


    “Mr. Graham, we''ll swap with you when we get there. You can take a nap this afternoon. I''m sure


    Grandpa will wake up after you do,” Jasper assured him.


    “What are you talking about? Grandpa will be awake by noon!” Oliver smacked Jasper on the head


    lightly.


    Jasper rubbed his head sheepishly.


    Benjamin was gratified to see his kids expressing concern for Darius and himself.


    “You all should stay home. Don''t worry about things here. Just be good.”


    “No way! Mommy promised she would bring us there. We want to apany you and Grandpa and


    Great-grandaunt for lunch!” Jesse exined to Benjamin hurriedly in case they were not allowed to go.


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    Benjamin sighed. He thought it was tiring for them to run around all day.


    “Why did you go back when you want toe again?” Benjamin teased.


    He turned around to check on the ward and saw that Darius had yet to wake up.


    The kids shrugged and muttered, “You asked Mommy to bring us back home and we didn''t want to


    trouble you.”


    Benjamin arched a brow.


    “I don''t think you''re trouble. We just don''t need so many people in the ward. You''re still very young.


    Staying in the hospital for prolonged periods is not good for you.”


    The kids smiled in delight.


    “Daddy, we''re not scared. Moreover, it''s the weekend. We want to spend more time with Grandpa and


    Great-grandaunt. That way, you and Mommy can rest well!” Gavin''s eyes lit up mischievously.


    “Yes. You and Mommy can go out on dates!” Jasper uttered with a grin.


    Their words took Benjamin by surprise. What happened to the kids? What made them change their


    minds?


    They were very reluctant when he took Arissa outst time.


    “Yeah. It''s the weekend. You should take Mommy out on a date. Don''t worry about Grandpa and Great-


    grandaunt. We''ll keep thempany!” Zachary chipped in. He approved of Benjamin taking Arissa out


    on dates.


    “What made you change your minds?” Benjamin asked out of curiosity.


    The kids stared at him with innocent eyes. “What do you mean?”


    Benjamin scrutinized them intently. He could tell that something was off.


    “I thought you guys were against me going out alone with your mother? Why are you suggesting that I


    take her out on dates now?”


    “Of course you need to take her out on dates. How else are we going to test you if you don''t?” Zachary


    replied without missing a beat.


    “That''s right!” Jesse nodded her head vigorously.


    Benjamin chuckled. “Okay. I know what to do.”


    “That''s more like it.” Oliver smiled a smile that reached his eyes.


    “Mr. Graham, you can start checking out ces to go on dates with Mommy tonight!” Tim reminded


    Benjamin to prepare in advance.


    Benjamin nodded. “I will think about it.”


    He quickly replied in case they came up with any more suggestions.


    Whether he could go out on a date with Arissa depended on when Darius woke up.


    They wouldn''t be able to date in peace if Darius didn''t wake up.


    “Eat your lunch at home beforeing over. Tell your mommy that,” Benjamin reminded his kids.


    “Why?” the kids asked in unison.


    Benjamin exined, “It''s not convenient for you to eat in the ward. Just bring the food over when you''re


    done.”


    “But we just told Great-grandaunt to wait for us to have lunch.”


    Benjamin sighed as he met their expectant gazes. “Come earlier then.”


    The kids grinned widely at that.