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.

form, her chubby cheeks resting against his arm, Andre felt his heart fill with affection. He brushed a hand over her cheek. "So hard to soothe. I had to resort to

relegated to the guest room for

to

had returned with Mr. & Mrs. Byrne's precious

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 asking. I didn't cause any trouble. Look at you, all cold-faced. Chad, I'm

awake. It was almost ten

daughter, equally surprised. "Weren't you supposed

"Oh, no. Andre and Mia had a fight,

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

about some work stuff. I'm sure he'll feel better after

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

think about it. And tell Dad, and Grandma and Grandpa. My marriage is my business, not someone else's." Coleen was completely lost. She wasn't just surprised about Chad's declaration to remain single until 30, but curious about why he

finished speaking, he turned to Molly, who was avoiding his gaze.

answer, pretending like he wasn't talking to

to you," Chad said. His voice was

realizing he was angry. Feeling a bit intimidated, she turned her back to him and mumbled, "I

understand. "Chad, why are you suddenly talking about

about my marital status." He glanced again at Molly's

"He's not talking

never thought her son's words could

him sympathetically. "Chad, you've been working so hard lately. Why don't you take a good night's sleep at home and go to the station early tomorrow?" Chad looked

but she didn't want to face him. She could feel his intense