You More Than Anything In The World

Chapter 1325 Stop Courting Death

“Benjamin, I can't do without you. Please help me out. From now on, whatever you ask me to do, I won't object. Didn't you want me to go over to Yaleview to look after Arissa? I'll go!”

Shaun had given it his all. Although he couldn't conduct research in Yaleview, he could still study the materials and carry out small experiments.

“Those are two different matters!” Benjamin scoffed lightly. If I don't teach them a lesson now, they'll just keep messing around with the kids in the future.

“Benjamin, why did you suddenly cut off the funding? And you even exiled Kingsley to Northstream. It's not because we took Gavin out for late-night snacks, right?” Shaun desperately wanted to understand.

“Ask Ethen!” Benjamin hung up the phone because he didn't want to hear any more nonsense.

Ethen? Shaun gritted his teeth and quickly called Ethen to clarify things, but the line was busy.

In the end, it was Kingsley who called him. “Shaun, do you know why Boss is punishing us? It's so unfair.”

“What?” Shaun felt it wasn't just about having a late-night snack.

“Our scheme against Justin has been exposed, and Ethen is in trouble too. He'll be punished tonight! Ugh... I'm the unluckiest one. I have to be sent to Northstream. Boss, that old fox, even made up an excuse, saying he was too busy taking care of Arissa. Argh! He's so mean. Do you think I still have time to run now?” Kingsley spoke as he quickly got up and dressed, ready to flee.

“I advise you to stop courting death!” Shaun kindly warned, but unfortunately, Kingsley didn't listen.

He quickly changed his clothes, grabbed his ID and phone, and hurried to the airport.

But no sooner had he set foot on the plane than the captain received new orders. The destination was even more challenging than Northstream. After landing, the regret in Kingsley's heart was chilling to the bone.

“What's the matter with Mr. Bailey?” Arissa asked casually as she saw Benjamin sit down.

Darius also looked at Benjamin. “If you guys are busy, go ahead. I'll stay home and keep Issa company!”

Moved, Arissa also said to Benjamin, “That's right. If you have something to do, go ahead. Don't worry about me!”

“What's the matter with him? He was trying to persuade me because I cut off his research funding!” With a casual demeanor, Benjamin took a sip of plain water from the cup in front of Arissa. “It's time for you to take a nap.”

Arissa looked at him. “I'm not tired yet. I want to spend more time talking with Dad!”

“Dad is tired!” Benjamin looked at his father, Darius, who met his gaze and pursed his lips.

Darius really wanted to contradict Benjamin, but considering that Arissa couldn't sit for too long, Darius decided against it.

Laughing cheerfully, Darius said, “That's right. I need to go take a nap. We can continue our conversation after I wake up. After all, we're both at home. There's plenty of time.”

Darius took a sip of his coffee, set down the cup, and then got up to rest.

“You can't sit for too long,” Benjamin said to Arissa as he bent down to lift her up.

Arissa let out a soft sigh. “I really miss the upholstered armchair back at Old Manor. I always feel uncomfortable lying down. How about you buy an upholstered armchair for me? That way, I don't have to sit up straight, and I can be comfortable even when semi-reclining!”

Hearing what she said, Benjamin felt it was acceptable. “Okay. I'll have it sent over shortly,” he responded.

Carrying her back to the bedroom, it was only then that Benjamin instructed Edwin to handle the matter.

“Take a break. Don't work through the entire afternoon!” Arissa took a book, intending to read for a while.

Benjamin glanced at her, responded with a nod, then changed his clothes before finally going to bed to rest.

Such leisurely days were something Benjamin had never experienced before. Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

He used to have trouble sleeping, only able to numb himself with work. Even a few hours of shut-eye in a day was a luxury. But at that moment, he found it easier to fall asleep by Arissa's side. At the same

time, his daily routine became more like that of a normal person.

Feeling his gaze on her, Arissa lowered her eyes and smiled at him. “What are you looking at? Close your eyes and go to sleep!”

She playfully covered his eyes with her hand.

Benjamin curled the corners of his lips and closed his eyes.