Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Mia knew exactly what Naomi was up to, but she kept quiet. Molly knew too, and she didn't say a word either. Leo, the most aware of all, was the least inclined to speak up.

Only Anya, naive and inexperienced, thought her great-aunt simply wanted to give her parents a gift. She politely said, "Uncle, Aunt, I'm already causing enough trouble staying at your place. No need to send gifts to my parents. It should be our family giving gifts to you." Leo placed a piece of salmon on Anya's plate, "We've already bought it, just take it back with you. No need for formalities."

"Chad-"

A straightforward man urged, "Come on, eat up. No point just calling my name; it won't fill you up."

Naomi chuckled, "Anya, don't be so polite with your great-aunt. One of these days, your uncle, your grandfather, and I will visit your parents."

"Ah?"

Mia and Molly exchanged glances and stifled their laughter.

By the end of the meal, Anya was utterly confused.

As they were leaving, Mia called her husband, who knew her location and planned to come over. Mia took her still-sleeping son, "I won't go to Leo's place then, I'll just meet my husband."

Hansen declared, "I'm full and satisfied. Time to go home, play some video games, and then sleep." Naomi and Bruce naturally had to accompany Hansen back.

Molly linked arms with Chad, "Shopping spree on Chad's dime."

The family tacitly left the young couple alone, knowing Anya would leave tomorrow. They wanted to give them some alone time this afternoon.

Chad, with his arm around his little wife, announced, "Then we're off."

Shortly after, Andre's car pulled up. The driver stepped out, "Ma'am, the president sent me to pick you and Henry up for the ferry."

Mia got into the car with her son.

After seeing off the rest of the family, only the young couple remained at the door. "Chad, what are we going to do?"

down, holding Anya's hand, "Come on,

shook her head,

"I'm here."

...

the shore. Henry, having had his

dressed in a suit, even on

straight to the car and opened the door. "Daddy-" Henry's

Son, you came to see Dad." Andre lifted his awake

an umbrella, stepped out, "Husband, I hope I'm

can disturb Mrs. Cedillo's enjoyment.

I'll enjoy myself in a bit.

the boat, they found about five or six people inside. Mia didn't know any of them,

a man nearby, noticing the curious Henry

fame of mine have you all

of course, is your way of keeping your husband in line. Now, when Andre is out, nine out of ten sentences are about his beloved wife at home. Just now, Andre saw you from afar and personally

his wife a cup of tea, "Try this,

drink anything, watched

this.

the group engaged Mia in casual conversation, trying to

you have for lunch?" Andre asked

paid, Molly and I didn't hold back

amusement, "The old man must be feeling

chairman, he can afford it," answered

lake, its green waters shimmering. Mia admired the scenery around her, and soon, many of the people who had

bow, among a group fishing, nestled against

a doting father. Discussions ranged

"Finished? Sit up and join Dad in fishing." Andre set his son on his lap, both in matching

for a while, Mia came to take her son, though Henry was reluctant

flattery from the back, chose to stay at the bow, watching the