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 to the Cedillo place right

stopped him, "My dad and brother are against it.

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

turn you

I have to try," Chad

Molly texted Chad the Cedillo family's likes and

up alone at the Cedillo

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

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

genuinely confused, "What is

didn't show up today, it 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

women stood at the 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 face the Cedillos with Molly, not leaving her to

said with the wisdom of someone who had seen more

unable to discern the conversation among

think Molly and Chad

head, "Hard to

this

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

has the final 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

youngest sister, it's not just the men's decisions that count. A woman's perspective is needed," Mia said with an air of wisdom that was beyond her

with growing affection. They had already been close, but moments like

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

an understanding that only those who have walked