Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

In Mia's bedroom, after gently rocking her child to sleep and settling him into his crib, her husband Andre couldn't help but ask, "So, when did things start heating up between those two?" "Over the summer break," Mia replied, tucking a light blanket around their son.

"No way," Andre said, shaking his head.

"What are you getting at?" Mia asked, making sure their son was snug.

"How far have they gone?" Andre pressed further.

"Exactly as far as you're thinking," Mia said candidly.

"Stop beating around the bush with me."

"If I were direct, you wouldn't approve anyway," Mia retorted.

"You're right, I wouldn't," Andre admitted.

"Then I guess we're back to beating around the bush," Mia said with a smirk.

Andre sighed as Mia disappeared into the bathroom. Moments later, she emerged in her pajamas, trying to sound fierce, "If you don't let me get some rest tonight, I'm taking the baby and heading to my mom's!"

To Andre, Mia's attempt at being intimidating was as threatening as a kitten swatting with its tiny paws-cute but not at all scary.

He chuckled softly and then said, "I'll be in the study."

Andre's unexpected return home meant his work calls followed him, and to avoid disturbing their son's rest, he retreated to the study with his phone, conveniently dodging Mia's playful threat.

Meanwhile, Molly had worked up the courage to call Chad, "I told them."

unprepared, could only

guessed she'd been crying, "I'm coming over

and brother

agree or not. I have to see them in person," Chad

turn you

but I have to try,"

hanging up, Molly texted Chad the Cedillo

evening, Chad showed up alone at the Cedillo

bold, almost reckless. The Cedillo family was already fuming, and his presence could potentially fan the flames. Upon

one was turned away. Mia found Naomi and asked her, "Isn't Chad's coming here like poking the bear? Why would

genuinely confused, "What is

facing our family's wrath alone. His presence sends a different message. It shows he's standing with

corner of the third floor, overlooking the foyer, "So, you mean Dad actually wanted Chad to come? Because his being here means he's ready to

said with the wisdom of someone who had seen more of

to discern the conversation among the

and Chad have

shook her head, "Hard

in this house," Mia ventured,

me. I'm just a sister-in-law. What decision can

say as a father. You're the eldest daughter-in-law. With Mom gone, you're the matriarch. Your approval carries weight, and if you agree, even if Andre and I disagree, it won't matter. We listen to you." Naomi managed a laugh, "And what about your

for the youngest sister, it's not just the men's decisions that count. A woman's perspective

with growing affection. They had already been close, but moments like these brought them even

confided in us because she wants our help. As sisters-in-law, we need to come up with a plan to secure her marriage. As women, we know what it means to marry and what kind of family is best to marry into. So, when we learned about Molly and Chad, we were shocked, then supportive, because there's no better match for her than the Byrne family." Naomi nodded, "You've hit the nail on the

an understanding that only