Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Chapter 817

Using Chad's method, it took less than two minutes.

Jade finally sat up in bed, her hair all over the place. "Mom, I'm exhausted, and you're not even letting me catch my breath. Guess being a daughter-in-law doesn't count for much, huh?" Molly sighed, feeling a bit put out, "When you were just my daughter, you were the center of my world. Now you're okay with stifling me."

Coleen was momentarily speechless at her daughter's playful complaint. "Chad put me up to it."

Hearing Chad's name, Molly perked up. "Is he back?"

Molly got up from the couch, glancing around but not seeing any trace of Chad. If he were back, he'd definitely have carried her to bed.

Coleen just shook her head when Molly looked her way.

Molly reached for her phone, ready to call him, but noticed an unread message. Opening it, she saw a late-night text and picture from Chad. "Oh, I must've conked out by 2 a.m." She thought she'd manage to stay up all night.

Molly headed upstairs, glanced at the unmade bed, gave it a couple of shakes to clear away the lingering vibe from last night, and then went to freshen up in the bathroom. Morning came, and Chad sent another message, but Molly didn't respond.

Mia woke up with her little one snuggled close, realizing her husband wasn't in the room. She lay there with Henry, not wanting to get out of bed. Henry was fussing to get up and play, but Mia had to be mindful of her wrist-it still hurt if she held him too long. She could deal with the pain, but her biggest fear was not holding Henry tight enough, worrying someone might take him from her.

To distract him, Mia cuddled her son and video-called her sister, Mo.

I'm drowning in work, what's up? Oh, my little darling, still snuggled in bed? Having fun? Tell your aunty all about it," Molly chirped upon seeing

good mood, huh? Things with your

a lock of her hair, her mind elsewhere. "He was stuck working overtime at the station last night and didn't make it home." She then focused on the chubby cheeks on her phone.

puzzled by his aunt's words. Mia and Henry shared a look. "Your aunt

call, "Molly, how do you feel knowing Chad has an

Molly shrugged it

what if he rekindles things with her and starts treating her the way he treats you now? What would you

her sister's question hit her deepest fears. If Chad showered that woman with all his affection,

caught on video. Henry, sensing the shift, lay quietly in his mom's arms,

Chad ever betrays me, I'll make sure he leaves me a child, then I'll

thinking of keeping

don't have a choice; he pulled me into loving him, then betrayed me. If I don't make him pay, I'll hold a grudge forever. I won't let jealousy and bitterness mess up my life. Having a child is for my family's sake. The Byrne family counts on Chad to carry on the name, not

Mia's question, making Mia believe

him out, my dad and big brother Andre would have my back. My family wouldn't press charges. I'd take the kid and live

"You've got it all figured out, huh? I kinda like your plan. If Andre ever betrays me,

out to Mia, tugging at her heart. She hugged her son tight, showcasing a touching mother-son moment for her sister, "I want you, always. Wherever I go, you

at ease, knowing

all that mushy love,