The More the Merrier novel Chapter 27

Chapter 27 I Have Children

“That’s right. Ever since Mr. Frank told us you’d join us, we’ve been looking forward to it. At long last!”

“Ms. York, I’m your fan. Please remember me!”

“Ms. York, I’m from the same school as you, but I’m your junior. Remember me too! I’m Six!”

“Go away, Six. Ms. York, notice me! I’m Three.”

There were more than ten of them, and they were all talented IT people with their own unique skills. Arissa could not tell who was who in such a short time, so she merely smiled adoringly at her colleagues.

Ethen explained, “They like to use code names to address one another. It’s according to the order of which they joined the team.”

After hearing his explanation, Arissa nodded understandingly and introduced herself, “Hello, everyone. I’m Arissa York.”

“Welcome, welcome!”

Everyone was very friendly. “Haha! Our department has a beauty now. Ms. York’s beauty is for sure able to make the others pale in comparison. The other departments will be green with envy!”

“Ms. York, do you have a boyfriend?”

“Ms. York, you can consider me if you don’t!”

“Get lost, loser. Ms. York should consider me first!”

Arissa watched their antics and was amused by them. “Sorry, but I already have children!” I don’t even have a boyfriend, but I do have kids.

Everyone’s eyes widened in surprise.

“No way. Ms. York, you have kids?”

“Ms. York, you’re so young. I can’t tell.”

Arissa laughed and said, “I gave birth when I was young.”

Ethen, too, was taken aback. He did not expect her to have children as her resume stated that she was single. Could it be that she gave birth before marriage?

Ethen saw that she was busy, so he was in no rush to run over the procedures with her.

“Okay. In that case, I’ll sign the contract once it’s done. I’ll be taking my leave then!” She shook his hand and continued, “I’ll treat you some other day!”

She would not have thought about going back there if it was not for him.

“I should be the one treating you since your arrival will lighten my burden.”

Arissa’s addition to the company meant that he no longer had to worry about recruitment as she was a perfect fit. “I’ll send you off, Ms. York.”

She laughed and said goodbye to the rest, “I’ll be leaving first!”

No one responded as they were all working with their earphones on. She would have felt awkward if it was not for the warm welcome she received just now.

Noticing her awkwardness, Ethen chuckled.

“They’re always like that. I hope that you’ll get used to it soon. If you need anything, you can let them know or you can just text them in the group!”