Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Andre lay in bed, eyes closed, letting out a chuckle at his wife's sleepy chatter. In the quiet room, his deep laugh stood out. Opening his eyes, he turned to look at Mia, who was using his arm as a pillow. Her eyes were shut, but her lips were still moving as if she had more to say. "It's 'honey,' not 'old man,"" Andre teased, affectionately flicking Mia's nose. "Honestly, your sleep talk sounds just like our son's baby babble."

Lost in a sea of love, Mia was blissfully unaware, continuing to sleep soundly, surrounded by all things beautiful.

Maybe it was the familiar, comforting scent of the room that made Andre relax. Soon, he too felt the pull of sleep, his thoughts drifting away as he joined Mia in dreamland.

The family of three, snugly together, with their little one tucked in a corner under a cozy blanket, sleeping soundly.

Andre was awakened by his son's nibbling.

Stirring, the little guy mumbled a few sounds and then found himself in his mother's arms. Not yet settled, he shifted to his father's chest, his tiny mouth leaving a trail of drool on Andre's chin. "Mia!"

Mia ran off, leaving the father and son to their bonding.

"Babble, babble, mmm," the little one started his chatter again.

Andre, the ever-doting father, wiped his son's face and the dribble away, not minding the drool in the slightest. "Mmm, ahh."

Returning, Andre enjoyed how much his son loved being with him, content in his arms.

Watching their adorable, cuddly son, Mia had a sudden idea, "Honey, let's get a punching bag for the house. Maybe a little stimulation will get him to say 'daddy' sooner."

Andre didn't agree. He wanted to teach his son the virtues from books, not violence.

phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID and left for the

the window, illuminating the Havenbrook University header on her paper. The coffee table was scattered with pens, half in shadow, half in light-a scene so natural it

highlighted Anya's side profile, her hair shimmering a faint brown. The spring breeze wafted through the window, playing with her hair

to the couple on the sofa watching her, Anya was like a painting filled with the serene

didn't want to disturb Anya's concentration, simply thinking to herself:

for a full three

occasional cries from the baby, the household was lively with curiosity

were already berating him for his lack of focus, nearly reporting him. Luckily, he

shifted, the shadows on the table shifted too. Anya, stumped

said without looking up

aback but complied, "I can't figure out the

between the game and Anya's question, listened

sudden interest in Anya's homework, the family

up his game to help

it to Molly

at her son, she mused, "Too bad, those days are gone

Molly a while to reply, "Mia,

sit-ups under Chad's watchful eye. The elders, including grandparents, looked on with a mix of amusement and disappointment.

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of fitness, questioned, "How do you even

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