Teddy watched Mia walk away and asked Andre, "Andre, isn't this, well, not exactly domestic bliss?"

Andre shrugged, "Domestic bliss and a bit of chaos aren't mutually exclusive."

After changing clothes and coming downstairs, Henry, now looking like a little doughboy, was handed over to his dad.

Andre, strong as ever, could rein in Henry's little tantrums with just one hand, while Mia could barely keep up with their son on her own.

As the adults ate, Henry's hands were gently held by his dad, keeping him still. His eyes followed Andre's fork, and he stared hungrily at his dad chewing.

At the dinner table, when everyone found out Mia had an exam the next day, they offered, "We can look after the little guy for you."

Mia was skeptical, "Are you sure?"

"Of course, we came to see our godson," Asher said.

Henry turned his head, looking at Asher, his godfather.

Mia double-checked, "You're really okay with looking after my son?"

Teddy sensed something was off, "Is there a problem?"

The thought of someone willingly taking care of her son surprised Mia; it had been a while since she encountered such generous souls, this time four at once. She quickly waved her hands, "No, no problem at all." She had been wondering who to leave the child with the next day, and here were people offering themselves.

Without any hesitation, Mia said, "Take him, for as many days as you like. If it gets tough, just ask Andre for a salary."

Andre looked down, indulgently at his son, knowing he'd be well looked after the next day, "Go on then. Give your godfathers a good time tomorrow."

Conner wasn't pleased, "Why would you call my son a troublemaker? He's just a little cream puff, how can he cause trouble?"

Mia immediately stood with Andre's brothers, "Exactly, how could you say that about my son? He's adorable! Can something adorable be trouble?" The principle was clear: not to give these volunteer babysitters any chance to back out.

his glass,

raised her drink, clinking glasses, "Brothers, feel free to visit anytime. Take good

was clueless,

the next day and needed to study, the gathering at Andre's house didn't last long, and everyone

stood at the door, telling her husband,

and his wife's shoulder with the other, headed back to

next morning, the family of three was having breakfast when all

men squeezed into one car. The night before, they had argued about who would accompany their godson first, ending with no conclusion. So, they decided all four would come together. Mia, seeing them, couldn't help but smile, "Brothers, hold on,

his wife and brothers getting along so well quite amusing, feeling very pleased. Soon,

"We're good, already ate."

sat on his little

with your phone, look how cute our son is now," Conner nudged the person

"Hold on,

in the group," Teddy, usually quiet,

"Need the

long after, Mia came downstairs with a canvas bag, "Three sets of clean clothes, three diapers. Since you're new to this, I've included ten packs of baby wipes. Also, formula, and a thermos..." Mia, worried they might forget, was

just call Andre,

mouth, and handed him over to Teddy, "Thank you, gentlemen, have a wonderful day.

the couple, Henry was carried away, still unaware of what

forgot, make sure to crack open the sunroof when driving." "Why?" they

thank me later," Mia

Henry was taken to the car,

leaving Maplewood Estates, Henry's little

Mars was puzzled, "Asher, the

sunroof opened, Henry looked up, watched for a bit,

second son, "When are you bringing your

a moment of joy reminiscent of

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