Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Mia took a swing at her brother, but Cooper, having been on the receiving end of her kicks for years, saw it coming. He dodged effortlessly as she aimed her foot at him. Henry, watching the scene, found himself liking his uncle even more.

"Sweetie, what's up with those two? Are they giving Cooper a hard time?" Mia asked.

Andre simply replied, "No."

"Then what are they up to?" Mia pressed, her curiosity piqued.

Andre knew his wife all too well-if he said they were admirers, she'd be on cloud nine for days. So he fibbed without even blinking, "They're just some loan sharks." "Loan sharks? No way! We're broke! I'm a total cheapskate!" Mia's frugal side kicked in instantly.

Cooper glanced at his brother-in-law in surprise, while Andre smiled with satisfaction. "Exactly, we don't know them. Just stay away, and if they try to talk to you, just say 'no!"" Mia nodded earnestly, "Got it, love. I always listen to you."

Cooper clapped in admiration as they headed downstairs.

Walking between the two men, Mia carried a small bundle of joy in her arms.

"Why are you clapping?" Mia turned to ask her brother, with Henry mimicking her and looking at his uncle.

Cooper replied, "I admire my brother-in-law."

"Why do you admire him?" Mia turned to ask her husband, with Henry copying her again.

said, "Because I'm

a silly question and exchanged a look with her

to the hotel, Andre drove

Henry was left with his uncle, much to Cooper's delight

her keen intuition,

nodded, and then her

the kids tonight? What's going on?"

pulled her skirt down further, she whispered urgently, "Honey, what's wrong? You said

paused, looking at his wife. "I want you to look more like a

How did this make her

and whispers soon replaced their conversation,

bonded quickly, engaging in a video

grandma and grandpa see

the phone,

little nose to wrinkle as he

up to him, Cooper's heart melted. He loved his nephew dearly, even joking about wanting another sibling for Henry but promising always to cherish him. Late at night, Mia wrapped herself in a blanket, setting a boundary between her and Andre. But soon, Andre returned with a sleeping bundle, erasing the boundary once again. Exhausted, Mia fell

family rarely video chatted. Wherever they went, Cooper

off at school, with Mia and Henry waiting at the classroom