Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Molly added, "Even if they end up being soulmates, where love evolves to a point where looks don't matter, they would never have gotten there without an initial physical attraction.

If it were you and you were asked to marry an ugly person, would you be willing to have a deep conversation with them?

Don't drag my brother Chad into this and for God's sake, stop insulting him. He's made it clear that he'll only marry for love, not for any strategic advantage.

Leo, your thinking is twisted. You need some serious help."

Leo had barely said a word, and Molly was already on a roll.

"Enough, Molly. I'm sorry, alright?" Leo was left speechless.

After observing for a while, Mia finally interjected, "Molly, you're so worked up, it's as if you want to marry your own brother."

"I'm just angry," Molly replied.

Seeing that the situation was getting out of hand, Mia stepped in, "You've been too hard on Leo. All he said was 'what if Chad marries a politician's daughter for protection' and you went on a rant.

We're here to discuss, not to argue. Leo has a good temper and won't hold it against you." She then turned to Leo, "You know what sets her off, yet you keep poking the bear."

In the end, they stopped arguing.

Molly insisted, "Chad will not marry anyone else."

"And would you marry him if he asked?" Mia questioned.

"If he asks, I'll say yes," Molly replied.

...

telling the story of the afternoon. She couldn't look Chad in the eye. "I was asked if I'd marry you if you never found a wife and I impulsively said yes." Chad paused, looking at the girl who wouldn't meet his gaze. He asked her in a low voice, "Would you really marry

on, Chad. You're handsome, successful and come from a good family. You'll have no trouble finding a wife. Don't take what I said to heart. Later, I had to explain it to them for a long time." Chad's eyes filled with disappointment, and he glanced at his sister, who was eating duck quietly, not daring to look up. He could clearly sense her avoidance. He didn't say anything more. He finally understood why Leo had been so hesitant

this affect your friendship?" Chad wondered about

for many years. One argument won't break us up. Besides, now we're family. Even if we wanted to, we couldn't break up." After dinner, when Chad was going to pay, Molly stopped him, "I've got this one,

bill with a huge smile

...

was eating her meal with utmost

"Eat some, Mia. It's good for your calcium

Naomi,"

got up to get some

but Mia refused, "I can manage, Naomi. Eat

second bowl of stew, Mia finally

the baby should be well-fed too," she announced,

got up and announced, "I'm going

her leave, both noticing a change

mother, "What's

shrugged, "I have

argument

sat

There was no response.

Give me a little kick,"

was no

She then said, "Baby..."

And her belly kicked.

see how your

Mia called, "Kiddo?"