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.

people. We'll see who ends up

"I've had enough. I

and grandson resting on the

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

young man, fighting an old man who's not as nimble, and you think I shouldn't use my cane? How

let Mia show you

who was holding their baby. "If she dares to lift a finger, I'll

your children and grandchildren, you're stirring trouble between your son and daughter-in-law." Hansen, fuming, replied, "You

"That's true," Leo conceded.

lately. I need to set a

always filled with

scrolling through

her.

"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 them

noting the lack of veggies

few vegetable dishes. "Dry-fried green beans, broccoli, celery with lily bulbs.

"Anya, you forgot to order

Mushroom Soup" to their order.

looking

through the sunroof. After some fussing, Mia managed

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

particularly adorable asleep, nestled in the white bedding, a

of kisses. "Who says my little brother stinks? I

taking a sniff and sneaking a kiss. "Auntie thinks baby smells so sweet, like milk,

like how Leo calls Anya