Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

In Mia's bedroom, the bed wasn't as grand as the one in the Cedillo family mansion. It was just a cozy little bed that would snugly fit two people. Mia, who was a pregnant woman with a big belly, took up most of it. Returning to her room for the night, Mia eyed the small bed and suggested, "Honey, why don't you take the guest room?"

Andre replied, "I could just sleep on the edge."

Whether he'd purposely tried to make himself sound pitiful, Mia didn't know. All she could tell was that her heart clenched at his words.

"No," she said, "I like being in your arms at night. This bed is enough for us."

She'd been the one to suggest he leave, but now she was the one asking him to stay.

Once she was wrapped in her husband's arms, Mia turned to face him. "You purposely made yourself sound pitiful to make me feel sorry for you, didn't you?"

Andre, ever the strategist, shot back, "What are you feeling sorry for?"

Mia was taken aback. Had she been overthinking things?

Andre shifted closer. In the quiet of the night, his voice was a seductive whisper in her ear. "Tell me, what are you feeling sorry for?"

"Nothing..."

Mia had the habit of sleeping face to face with her husband. As she lay in his arms, her thoughts whirled.

Before she knew it, she'd thrown one leg over his, and was lulled to sleep in the comforting cradle of his arms.

His pregnant wife was finally lulled to sleep. Andre allowed a sly smile to creep onto his face.

his heart fill with affection. He brushed a hand over her cheek. "So hard

have been relegated to the guest

Mia was oblivious to

had returned

were already in bed. Coleen was just about to sleep when she heard a car pull into the driveway. Surprised, she realized her son was back home. But before she could hear him come in, she heard her daughter's voice. "Chad, don't be mad. I was just

was almost ten

equally surprised. "Weren't you supposed to be at the Cedillo's

started explaining, "Oh, no. Andre

looked at her son. His face was dark with anger. "What

answer, Molly quickly interjected, "Nothing, Mom. Chad's just upset about some work stuff. I'm sure he'll feel better

her children arguing when they came in. "What did you find in your brother's office?" Molly's eyes flickered. "Mom,

said to their mother, "Mom, I won't be getting married before I turn 30. Don't mention introducing me to your friends anymore. Don't even think about it. And tell Dad, and Grandma and Grandpa. My

Molly, who was avoiding his gaze. "Did you hear me?"

like he

Chad said. His voice was filled with

Feeling a bit intimidated, she turned her back to

why are you suddenly talking about

then turned to their mother. "I just wanted to make it clear to you and Dad that nobody needs to worry about my marital status." He glanced again at Molly's back. "And I also wanted to make it clear to certain people that I will not be dating

telling herself, "He's not

couldn't understand. She'd never thought her

needed to go back to the station for a night shift. Coleen looked at him sympathetically. "Chad, you've been working so hard lately. Why don't you take

was talking to her, but she didn't want to face