Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Chapter 862

Molly pulled her husband aside, "Chad, where are you headed?"

"$50." That was all Chad could hint at.

Molly got the message, "Safety first."

Chad gently touched his wife's belly, "With you two, I'll be cautious."

Chad changed into casual clothes while Molly watched him leave. She couldn't shake the feeling that this case was a big deal; so big, in fact, that Chad, who hadn't traveled for work in ages, was off again.

As Molly saw Chad off and was about to head back inside, a car horn interrupted her thoughts.

She turned, "Who's causing a ruckus in the neighborhood... Oh, it's my nephew!"

Leo rolled down his window, having caught Molly's scolding, "Buzz off." Whenever Jade called him "nephew," Leo felt like she was teasing him.

Leo parked haphazardly, and as he stepped out, Molly rushed over, "Give me a hug."

"Get outta here."

Leo pushed her away playfully, "You're married, and I've got a girlfriend. Even between an aunt and nephew, let's keep it cool."

"Such a straight shooter! How does Anya put up with you?" Molly joked. Seeing her dear friend and nephew lifted her spirits, easing the sadness from Chad's departure.

Leo replied, "You don't get it, I'm providing Anya with a sense of security."

"Alright, alright, whatever you say. Since you care so much, I'll let it slide. Come on in."

Leo popped open the trunk and lugged out several boxes of gifts.

"Bringing gifts to your aunt's place?" Molly eyed the presents Leo carried.

Leo shrugged, "Of course, I'm here to make you look good. Showing up empty-handed wouldn't be right."

He followed Molly inside.

Coleen and Kendrick were home. Seeing Leo, they lit up, "Leo's here, have a seat."

Coleen said kindly, "You're still a kid to us, no

Leo was having a tough time with the Cedillo family and wasn't returning home,

work, but Coleen hit a nerve, "Leo,

Ms. Anya?"

grinned, "My girl, I'm picking her up on

girl, very

his voice, still added, "But she's

If you had someone like Mia and me, you'd know what real disobedience

parenting with Henry, I'd say it's a lost cause."

Mrs. Byrne raised their eyebrows, "Did

replied, "I've agreed on

tone was so breezy, it was hard

Molly's belly, "Why is it so

just found

experience around pregnancies, Leo was puzzled. "Do you

I'm great, and emotionally too. I'm treated like royalty here;

laughed, "You're really

"I've got the confidence."

Byrne family, standing up to leave. Before heading out, he handed Molly a jade pendant,

buying gifts for everyone. What about

what could she possibly need? You're pregnant, so it's special. Gold was too pricey, so I got you jade instead. Now that I've seen you, I'm off." Before leaving, Leo still

took a deep breath, reminding herself not to get annoyed. She

said,

sake of the pendant, I'll let

isn't good for you.

started the engine, ready to make a quick getaway. "Jade, seriously, I can't tell you're pregnant. Maybe

from behind,

...

the city center and called Anya, "Hey

really want me there by the 22nd, but I can't

everyone here

me?" Anya wanted

everyone else

hung up in a