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.

resting against his arm, Andre felt his heart fill with affection. He

trick, he'd have been relegated to the guest room for

Mia was oblivious to her husband's

at the Byrne family home, Chad had returned with Mr. & Mrs. Byrne's precious

Aubree and Grandpa Elmer 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 asking. I didn't cause any trouble. Look at you, all cold-faced. Chad, I'm sorry,

saw her mother still awake. It was almost ten o'clock. "Mom, why

daughter, equally surprised. "Weren't you supposed to be at the

forgot about the angry Chad and started explaining, "Oh, no. Andre and Mia had a

face was dark with anger. "What

interjected, "Nothing, Mom. Chad's just upset about some work stuff. I'm sure he'll feel better after I comfort him a bit." Chad just stared at

her a 'do you really expect me to believe that?' look. She'd heard her children arguing when they

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 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 felt

his gaze. "Did you hear

pretending like he wasn't talking

you," Chad said. His voice was

intimidated, she turned her back to him and mumbled, "I didn't introduce

didn't understand. "Chad, why are

then turned to their mother. "I just wanted to make it clear to you and Dad that nobody needs to worry about my

"He's

couldn't understand. She'd never thought her

so hard lately. Why don't

her, but she didn't want to face him. She could feel his intense gaze on her,