Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Chapter 811

Mia watched her son gnawing on his hands, lost in thought. "So, how did you bump into her? Does Chad know she's back in town?"

Molly, feeling a bit irritated, scratched her ear. "Well, she's working with Chad now. One's in the left wing, the other's in the right. Let's just say they see each other every day."

Mia was at a loss for words. Her husband didn't have any exes, so she couldn't quite relate to her friend's situation.

"Are you worried that Chad didn't pick you up today and isn't as clingy because his attention's been snagged by this woman?"

Molly went quiet for a moment before nodding. "But I don't think Chad's that kind of guy."

Curious, Mia asked, "Molly, how come you never mentioned Chad dating anyone to Leo or me before?"

The three of them usually gossiped about the tiniest things all afternoon, with Leo doing their homework while the sisters chatted away. Yet, Mia had never heard a peep about her brother's love life. Molly shrugged. "He kept it under wraps back then, didn't tell a soul, so I didn't either."

"But if Chad kept it secret, how are you sure she's his first love? Maybe it's just a misunderstanding or some joke you overheard," Mia explained, sticking up for Chad. "I mean, he's always driving you around and hangs out with you on weekends. When would he even have time to date?"

Molly replied, "Mia, if you ever spot a woman eyeing my Andre, you'll know instantly. Women just have that instinct. I went looking for Chad four times, and she was always there. They go to restaurants together, and friends tease them... Once, when I found him on the field, she was there too. I even joked if she was my 'sister-in-law'. Chad swatted me, but didn't say no."

Then something changed. Chad got moody, kept his distance, and set rules to keep me away."

was surprised by all this. "And you actually followed those

dazed. "Yeah, I thought maybe he broke up because I was too clingy. I felt guilty, so I behaved. I'd drag Leo shopping instead. But Chad was the first to break the rules, pulling me back and telling me off, even ordering me to keep away from Leo." "Does Chad know you

even more so than his dad. He knew all about his aunt and uncle's spats, his mom's secret grumbles

know. He never told me.

hers too, unsure of what to do. Seeing his mom scratching, Henry mimicked

out, "Honey, your son

the little secret-keeper. "Too many

sisters headed indoors. Mia reassured her, "Molly, don't overthink it. Even if there was something in the past, Chad's not irresponsible. He's got a family now; he's not going to reignite

a day out? Have you

glance with Molly and made a spur-of-the-moment decision.

He checked Mia's arm, and Henry also tried to help by fiddling with

Henry was back in his room with his parents. As Andre fed him, he said, "Mia, I've got a

hesitated, remembering her chat with Molly. She was worried about leaving Molly without anyone to talk to.

thought she'd jump at the chance. Her refusal

"It's hard to

brace next week and go together. I'll handle the

but shook her head. "I won't

said, "Alright, I'll hold off on booking tickets