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.

part of the Cedillo family. Let them handle him. I always get bullied there anyway. My husband bullies me, my dad bullies me, my brother Naomi bullies me, and

"That's not fair! How do we bully you? If anyone dared to bully you, they'd have to deal with your

listed her grievances. "My husband loves me so much it's suffocating. My dad always thinks I'm too thin and makes me eat more. My brother Naomi thinks I'm exhausted from taking care

always brings her in-law troubles back to

except for

showing off a bit too much. "Well, then suffer in the Cedillo family. Your

was the happiest, Naomi looked

told his daughter, "Learn from Mia

this the time for your

you is pointless. I'm off

little one, Hank opted for the elevator, avoiding the stairs for safety. Henry, for

called for Chad, and only Molly, a timid Mia, and a stoic Andre remained in

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

"Don't get too cocky.

towards the door, ready to leave. Mia hesitated. "Honey, I want to go out and have

one of your other husbands to

it... Honey, I was just

regretted her words. "Honey, I was just joking

the corner, Molly could barely

Don't be mad. I love you. You're my whole heart," Mia

voices faded away, and Molly, left alone in the living room, decided to head back to

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

Chad. "Ah well, might as well get this

Chad stepped in her way.

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