Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Andre quipped in response to his wife's silent question, "Yeah, it's dark out, but the garage lights are on. Some folks, you know, have eagle eyes-20/20 vision, or even better." His rare jab was softened by the fond look he gave his wife's svelte figure and their chubby-

cheeked

son.

Referred to affectionately by her husband as "some folks," Mia couldn't help but bite her tongue.

Andre walked over to the window, glanced at the newlyweds in the parking lot, and then, carrying their son who'd finally run out of energy, led his wife back into the living room. "Our little guy loves any excitement. Must've gotten that from you," he said, wrapping an arm around Mia's shoulders with adoring affection.

If their little one hadn't been under the weather, he'd be up and about, causing a ruckus alongside Mia.

During a check-up, the doctor had even commented on how lively their child was, suggesting it ran in the family.

"Who, me? He's got it from his aunt and his brother too," Mia retorted, sharing the blame.

At this, Hansen, standing nearby, nodded vigorously, "Absolutely, Mia's spot on."

Just then, Jade dashed back into the living room, curious about the laughter. "Dad, what did Mia say that got you agreeing so enthusiastically?"

Hansen chuckled, "Ah, Mia was just sharing some juicy gossip about you and Chad."

Molly immediately glared at her best friend. "Traitor!"

much of mine and Andre's

ever the peacemaker, intervened, "Come on, let's not fight. We're all family

conversation, Hansen said, "Mia was just defending herself against Andre's claim that our gossip-loving Henry got it from her. She argued it actually comes from his aunt and

all the bad genes from you three, infecting my sweet grandson,"

knows..." Hansen laughed, but his laughter halted as he realized

Molly a thumbs up.

he jokingly threatened Molly with his cane, "You dare

said it yourself. Why not blame

Chad was there to

her father's cane, she half-joked, "Lay a hand on me,

scoffed, "I've got six kids. Think

watched the family drama unfold, with the little one snuggled in his father's arms, witnessing the

it off, "What a shame. Your son-in-law's my man, your daughter-in-law's my sister. My brother won't stand up to you,

years or the newborn who does nothing but cry and keep us up at

"Call Chad. Tell him to

father, "Dad, no need.

was momentarily distracted,

"You know, the heart of a

Hansen was speechless.

hold back

like their mothers. Maybe we should