Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Nobody expected Hansen to agree so quickly, almost like it was the most natural thing in the world. This time, Mia had completely misjudged the situation.

She looked to her husband, seeking clarity. Andre smiled at her and gently placed his hand over her delicate fingers. Their unspoken connection told Mia that her husband had probably anticipated this outcome all along. She still had so much to learn.

Molly couldn't explain why, but her father's gaze today filled her with an inexplicable sense of desolation. The first time the Byrnes gathered at the Cedillos' home, it was to return Molly to her family. This second gathering was to welcome Molly back into the Byrne family as a bride. The emotions of both meetings were worlds apart.

After dinner, Chad focused on savoring every bite. He watched the girl seated beside him eat and couldn't help but smile silently. When Molly looked up, she was met with Chad's adoring gaze, and her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. Beneath the table, Chad's hand found Molly's, his thumb tracing the ring on her finger. He had worked so hard to slide that ring onto her finger.

One knock in the dead of night changed everything. His sweet words went unheeded, and it wasn't until he pinned her to the table, silenced her protests with a kiss, and forcefully slipped the ring onto her finger that she accepted it. That night, Molly developed the habit of locking her door before sleep.

The Byrnes left in the afternoon, soon after the meal. Leo, who was about the same age as Henry, decided to video call his mother Anya with the boy in his arms. Henry, nestled in his brother's embrace, looked more like a little bundle of mischief than a precious gem. Mia, feeling the need to give a heads-up to her best friend, suggested, "Go keep Dad company. He must be feeling down." After making sure her friend would follow her advice, Mia hurried after her husband to the study for some enlightenment. Andre had intended to go to the study, but seeing how closely his wife followed him, with their son not around to interrupt, he seized the moment and steered his "lamb" back to the bedroom instead. By the time Mia realized what was happening, she was already beneath her husband.

"He maintained his stance before, and today, by setting the date in such a manner, he would've been disrespecting the Byrnes. Normally, setting a date involves both families agreeing on the dowry and discussing details. Accepting the dowry signifies agreeing to the marriage. Creating obstacles today would make the Cedillos seem petty."

understood, "Honey,

of seeking knowledge was a locked bedroom door in broad daylight, curtains tightly drawn, dinner in the bedroom, and no more trips

father more than in that moment. Taking his son with him, Andre didn't go straight back but went to Naomi instead. He had arranged for a transfer of funds to Naomi's account and said privately, "Naomi, with Mom gone, the women's affairs fall on you. Molly's dowry needs additional items besides what Mom left her. My Mia is young and inexperienced, especially with dowry matters. She's still a

his wife setting aside some of their savings for his sister's dowry. But Andre's focus was slightly different. His emphasis was on Mia, his young, inexperienced, and somewhat

Molly. You worry about Mia being

up late talking to her father, eventually falling asleep in his

With his daughter asleep, Hansen finally allowed his grief to emerge, tears welling until they spilled over, wiped away only to be replaced by more. Afraid to wake her, he stifled his sobs in the quiet of the room. The "sleeping" Molly let her tears drop

with gusto. He hoisted the boy up by his arms, lifting him high. Mia watched anxiously, cautioning the doctor, "Please, he just looks sturdy. Don't dislocate anything. I carried him for

fretful Mrs. Cedillo and continued his vigorous examination. "He's fine,

soft." The little guy turned his face to his mother,