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 need to bring

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

work, but Coleen hit a nerve,

Anya?" Molly

her up on the 22nd. She's

girl, very

still added, "But she's not exactly

thankful. If you had

could 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 hint

raised their

"I've

tone was so breezy, it was hard to

belly, "Why is

found out I'm

little experience around pregnancies, Leo was puzzled. "Do

and emotionally too. I'm treated like royalty here; no one

laughed, "You're

"I've got the confidence."

didn't linger long with the Byrne family, standing up to leave. Before heading out, he handed Molly a jade pendant, "Wear this for

cash, buying gifts for everyone. What

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 looked puzzled at Molly's belly, "I can't tell you're pregnant; are you sure you're not pulling my

not to get annoyed. She smiled, "...I swear

smile, said,

replied, "For the sake of the pendant, I'll let it slide

isn't good

tell you're pregnant. Maybe you should check

from behind,

...

drove to the city center and called Anya,

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

everyone here

me?" Anya wanted something

me, everyone

up in