Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Hansen, leaning on his cane, shuffled over to the trash can and frowned at the sight of the discarded takeout boxes. "Why don't you eat at home more often? All this takeout isn't good for you. You'll stunt your growth." "Grandpa, I'm taller than you," Leo shot back.

Hansen's mouth fell open, but no words came out.

Leo, not missing a beat, added, "In our family, only Henry is shorter than you. The rest of us have you beat."

For a moment, the room went silent.

Then, Hansen raised his cane threateningly. "I'll show you what happens when you talk back to me!"

When Leo wasn't around, Hansen worried himself sick. But the moment he saw Leo, his temper flared, and he wanted to smack some sense into him.

Anya sighed and shook her head, holding Henry's chubby little hand. She was all too used to Chad's antics.

Molly and Mia, ignoring the grandfather-grandson spat, made their own plans. "Mia, let's go shopping tomorrow. Summer's almost here, and we need some cute dresses."

"Sure, but I'll have to sneak a mini skirt past my uncle. He'd probably throw it out if he saw it," Mia replied.

Meanwhile, little Henry was the only one fully engrossed in the showdown, his wide eyes following every move.

Even when Leo dashed to the bathroom, Henry craned his neck, excitedly watching. His tiny fists clenched in anticipation, and his mouth formed an "O" of delight. After the ruckus, Hansen pointed a warning finger at Leo. "Watch your mouth. You're starting a business now; I can make things tough for you."

Leo retorted, "Go ahead. I'll report you for market disruption and have you locked up."

Their relationship was anything but smooth!

"Try me. My son's the mayor, my son-in-law's a cop, and I have another son who's even more influential. Let's see who dares arrest me," Hansen challenged.

your power and bullying people. We'll see who ends up in trouble," Leo shot

enough. I really want to throttle you

the grandfather and grandson resting on the couch. "Who won the

his face, said, "Grandpa had his cane. It

as nimble, and you think I shouldn't use my cane? How shameless can you be?" Hansen

added, "You two should let Mia show you what a real

"If she dares to lift a

father-in-law like you. Instead of wanting the best for your children and grandchildren, you're stirring trouble between your son and daughter-in-law." Hansen, fuming, replied, "You haven't seen Mia fight.

"That's true," Leo conceded.

keeping a low profile lately. I need to set a good example for my son. No roughhousing, just

filled with lively clashes and

remained silent, scrolling through her

at her. "What

replied, showing her phone to Chad. "Look, I got us some grilled shrimp tails, barbecue ribs, three-cup chicken, steamed shrimp, and sweet and sour pork. Do we need more dishes?" Leo asked, "Have vegetables become too expensive lately? Can't afford

the

vegetable dishes. "Dry-fried green beans, broccoli, celery

you forgot

their order.

Hansen was looking forward

hadn't slept well, was lulled into sleep in the car, looking through the sunroof. After some fussing, Mia managed to soothe him to sleep in

stinker, today you'll sleep in your brother's bed and make it all smelly," Mia teased, placing her son

in the white bedding, a cute little bundle

giving him a couple of kisses. "Who says my little brother stinks?

a kiss. "Auntie thinks baby smells so sweet, like milk, not stinky at

a term of endearment. It's like how Leo calls