Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Molly hadn't really planned that far ahead, but her mom, Coleen, was already laying out the future.

"Thinking about having kids? That's way down the line for me."

Coleen chuckled, "Don't be so sure. Once you're married, if you're not careful, babies come along quicker than you'd think. You might not even realize it until it's too late."

Molly reclined in the passenger seat, absorbing her mom's mystical advice. It reminded her of her friend Mia, who had also found herself unexpectedly pregnant shortly after tying the knot.

Resting a hand on her stomach, Molly remembered how confidently she once believed she wouldn't be caught off guard. Now, she wasn't so sure.

"Mom, is the morning-after pill still effective if you take it more than 24 hours later?"

Coleen just sighed.

Their conversation meandered to lighter topics after that, the kind of easy, pleasant chat that felt like basking in the simple joys of life.

When the topic of how many kids she might want came up, Molly found herself surprisingly open to the idea.

It was as if Mia's words had unlocked something in her. "Once you've crossed that bridge, everything else just falls into place naturally."

uncomfortable, as if it was all too intimate. But now, with everything

in small doses. You think they're

world were someone else's concern. After their chat, Coleen drove Molly around, taking in the local sights and

keeping her mom's spirits up; whatever drama

and called the dynamic duo, now shopping at the market, and

the aftermath of an earlier commotion was evident by

local police and community officers gone, and Juliana's family whereabouts unknown, Grandma Aubree and

Coleen cooked dinner. Molly, less helpful in the kitchen,

bracelet I bought you, why don't we go to town and get it

it, dear. I'll just buy you another

pack up and move to the city with us? You've always refused because you

Grandma Aubree seemed unconvinced, lost in her own

thing. I know this incident has upset you, but maybe it's for the best if we keep our distance from

least she didn't steal from someone else and end up in jail. It's just a local scandal, nothing more. Things will blow over." Despite her grandmother's skepticism, Molly kept up her

trouble? That's why moving to the city makes sense.

and Kendrick, about to enter the room, were both roped into Molly's plan

idea of moving, thanks to Molly's persistent persuasion. It was a big decision, leaving a lifetime of memories behind, but Molly was determined to make her grandparents

below the horizon, Coleen had dinner ready, and the family of six gathered in the backyard to enjoy the meal. During dinner, Coleen suggested they should consider moving back home soon, to tidy up and secure the house. After all, it was Juliana who had caused a scare this time, but next time, they might not be so lucky if an actual burglar decided