Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

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

pointing at Mia. "That's not fair! How do we bully you? If

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? Go on,

"She always brings her in-law troubles back to bother

laughed, except for Molly, who

off a bit too much. "Well, then

was the happiest,

told his daughter, "Learn from Mia how

for your daughter-in-law

with you is pointless. I'm off

avoiding the stairs for safety. Henry, for his part, didn't

and only Molly, a timid Mia, and a

my mom's house and fail," Jade teased her best

too cocky.

to leave. Mia hesitated. "Honey, I want

was cold. "Ask one of your other husbands to

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

her words. "Honey, I was just

they disappeared around the corner, Molly could barely contain

honey. I'm sorry. I was wrong, okay? Don't be mad. I love you.

their voices faded away, and Molly, left alone in the living room, decided

study. Bruce, aware of his sister's marital issues, excused himself. "I'm off to

might as well get this

in her way.