Hank adjusted his grandson from one arm to the other and, freeing his hand, pointed at the door. "Andre, get back to Maplewood Estates. Don't even think about stepping foot in my house again."

Mia shot him a look. "Fine, then give me back my son."

"Not happening. He's my grandson!" Hank said, hugging the little bundle tighter.

Mia retorted, "And without me, you wouldn't have this adorable grandson."

Hank fired back, "And without me, you wouldn't have a husband."

The room fell silent.

Molly clapped her hands, "Well played, Dad. You actually won that round."

Mia wasn't backing down. "So, if it wasn't Andre, you think I couldn't find someone else to marry?"

Molly, ever the instigator, piped up, "Mia, stay strong. Here's to hoping for the best!"

She glanced over at Andre, who had been silent until now. Mia had no idea her husband's gaze was fixed on her, dangerously intense.

Madison, trying to keep the peace, lightly tapped her daughter's shoulder. "Enough with the nonsense. You and Andre are married."

Mia turned to face her husband and suddenly felt a chill from his icy stare. Though she had won the verbal duel with Hank, it seemed the victory came at a cost. "Honey, I... uh, didn't mean it like that. You know I'm just naturally competitive, right?" Andre's smile was cold. "My possessiveness is just as strong."

Feeling a bit scared, Mia turned to her parents. "Mom, Dad, can I go with you?"

"What about Henry?" Madison asked, looking at her adorable grandson.

He's part of the Cedillo family. Let them handle him. I always get bullied there anyway. My husband bullies me, my dad bullies me,

bully you? If anyone dared to bully you, they'd have to

me eat more. My brother Naomi thinks I'm exhausted from taking care of the baby and always wants to hold him. My sister-in-law..." "What about me?

continued, "She always brings her in-law

except for Molly, who

daughter was showing off a bit too much. "Well, then suffer in the Cedillo

more exchanges, Hank was the happiest,

his daughter, "Learn from Mia how

this the time for

with you is pointless. I'm off to sleep with

one, Hank opted for the elevator, avoiding the stairs for safety. Henry, for his part, didn't mind who held him as long as he

Bruce called for Chad, and only Molly, a

to replicate my return to my mom's house and fail," Jade teased her

get too cocky. Your

to leave. Mia hesitated.

your other

no, it... Honey, I was just angry earlier. Don't

words. "Honey, I was just joking

could barely

sorry. I was wrong, okay? Don't be mad. I love you. You're my whole heart,"

alone in the living room, decided to head back

Bruce, aware of his sister's marital issues, excused himself.

had no choice but to pass by Chad. "Ah well, might

stepped in her way.

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