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."

guard and unprepared, could

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

dad and brother are

doesn't matter if they agree or not. I have to see them

turn you away," Molly

but I have to try," Chad

Chad the Cedillo

evening, Chad showed up alone at the Cedillo

fan the flames. Upon his arrival, it wasn't Hansen who greeted him, but Bruce and Andre, the brothers who decided to

Naomi and asked her, "Isn't Chad's coming here like poking the bear? Why would

confused, "What

would look like Molly was facing our 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 bet he secretly respects the guy for

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

made his position clear," Naomi said with the wisdom of someone who had seen more

downstairs, unable to discern the conversation among the three

think Molly and Chad have a

head, "Hard to

think only two people's opinions matter in this house," Mia ventured, looking at Naomi,

flattering me. I'm just a sister-in-law.

father. You're the eldest daughter-in-law. With Mom gone, you're the matriarch. Your approval carries weight, and if you agree,

of marriage for the youngest sister, it's not just the men's decisions that count. A woman's perspective is needed," Mia

They had already been close, but moments like these

kind of family is best to marry into. So, when we learned about Molly and Chad, we were

continued their heart-to-heart, sharing an understanding that only those who have walked