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 respond with

Chad guessed she'd been crying, "I'm coming over to the Cedillo

dad and brother are against

matter if they agree or not. I have to see them in person,"

turn you away," Molly

I have to try," Chad said

up, Molly texted Chad

Chad showed up alone at the

could potentially fan the flames. Upon his arrival, it

Chad's coming here like poking the

was genuinely confused, "What

our family's wrath alone. His presence sends a different message. It

you mean Dad actually wanted Chad to come? Because his being here means he's ready to face the Cedillos

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

downstairs, unable to discern the conversation

think Molly and Chad have

shook her head, "Hard

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

I'm

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

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

her sister-in-law with growing affection. They had already been close, but moments like these brought them even

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

sharing an understanding that only those who have