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 only respond with

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

and brother

or not. I

turn you away," Molly

but I have to try," Chad said

texted Chad the Cedillo family's

evening, Chad showed up

Chad's move was bold, almost reckless. The Cedillo family was already fuming, and his presence could potentially fan the flames.

"Isn't Chad's coming here like poking the bear? Why would he risk it?" Naomi smiled knowingly, "There's something you're missing,

was genuinely confused, "What is

explained, "If he 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

stood at the corner of the third floor, overlooking the foyer, "So, you mean Dad actually wanted Chad to come?

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

downstairs, unable to discern the

think Molly and Chad

her head, "Hard to

opinions matter in this house," Mia ventured, looking

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

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

They had already been close, but moments like these brought them

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

heart-to-heart, sharing an understanding that only