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

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

brother

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

you

but I have to

texted Chad

up alone

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

Chad's coming here like poking the bear?

confused, "What is

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

the corner of the third floor, overlooking the foyer, "So, you mean Dad actually wanted Chad to come? Because his being here

wisdom of someone who had seen more of

discern the conversation

and Chad have a chance?"

shook her head, "Hard

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

me. I'm just a

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 about your

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

They had already been close, but moments like these

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

an understanding that only those