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."

still a kid to us, no need to bring

tough time with the Cedillo family

about Leo's work, but Coleen hit

Anya?" Molly

girl, I'm picking her up on the 22nd. She's still at

lovely girl, very likable,"

his voice, still added, "But she's not exactly

patted her nephew on the shoulder, "Be thankful. If you had someone like Mia and

compare to you two? Jade, you better chill out and set a good example for your future kid. Seeing Mia's parenting with Henry, I'd say it's a lost cause." Any

their

replied, "I've agreed on your

was hard

at Molly's belly,

I just found

with little experience around pregnancies, Leo was puzzled. "Do you

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

laughed, "You're really

"I've got the confidence."

didn't linger long with the Byrne family, standing up to leave. Before heading out, he

short on cash, buying

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 looked puzzled at Molly's belly, "I can't tell you're

took a deep breath, reminding herself not to get annoyed. She smiled, "...I swear I'm

smile, said, "That joke's not

replied, "For the sake of the pendant,

angry isn't good for

into his car, started the engine, ready to make a quick getaway. "Jade, seriously, I can't tell you're pregnant. Maybe you should check if a quack misled

yelled from

...

city center and called Anya, "Hey babe, what

the 22nd,

everyone

you miss me?" Anya wanted

everyone

up in a