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."

if it was all too intimate. But now, with everything out in the open, having children seemed like a natural part of

in small doses. You think they're the cutest thing ever until you're

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

mom's spirits up; whatever drama was unfolding with anyone else, she

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

an earlier commotion was evident by the clutter left in the car's

whereabouts unknown, Grandma Aubree and Grandpa Elmer looked visibly upset, while Molly and Coleen seemed

Grandpa Elmer tended to the vegetable garden, and Coleen cooked dinner. Molly, less helpful in the kitchen, was

gold bracelet I bought you, why

worry about it, dear. I'll

the city with us? You've always refused because you didn't want to impose, but we've been getting along so well. Plus,

Grandma Aubree seemed unconvinced, lost in her

sitting down beside her. "Sometimes, out of sight, out of mind is a good thing. I know this

consolation and pragmatism. "Look at it this way, at least she didn't steal from someone else and end up in jail. It's just

more trouble?

Kendrick, about to enter the room, were both roped into

began to seriously consider the idea of moving, thanks to Molly's persistent persuasion. It was a big decision, leaving a lifetime of memories behind, but Molly was determined

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 to pay a