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."

caught off guard and unprepared, could only respond with

in Molly's voice, Chad guessed she'd been crying, "I'm coming over

stopped him, "My dad and brother are against it. Don't bother

not. I have to see them in

you

I have to try," Chad said

up, Molly texted Chad the

showed up alone

thought Chad's move was bold, almost reckless. The Cedillo family was already fuming, and his presence could potentially fan the flames. Upon his arrival, it wasn't Hansen who greeted him, but Bruce and Andre, the brothers who decided to face

away. Mia found Naomi and asked her, "Isn't Chad's coming here like poking the bear? Why would he risk it?" Naomi smiled knowingly, "There's

confused, "What is

family's wrath alone. His presence sends a different message. It shows he's standing with Molly against the Cedillo's disapproval. Even though Dad didn't meet with Chad, I

Chad to come? Because his

clear," Naomi said with the wisdom of someone who had seen

downstairs, unable to discern the conversation among the three

you think Molly and Chad have a chance?" Mia

head, "Hard

matter in this house," Mia ventured, looking at Naomi,

"Mia, stop flattering me. I'm just a

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

the men's decisions that count. A woman's perspective is needed," Mia said with an air of wisdom that was

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

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 head. The Cedillo brothers

understanding that only those who have walked down the