Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Chapter 977

Chad scooped up his nephew with a warm smile. "Hey there, little guy. Who's your chaperone today?"

"His godfather," Conner chimed in, grinning widely. "The three of us are about to head out for a bite."

"I was half-expecting to hear his aunt or mom got him into something again," Chad quipped, shaking his head at his own overactive imagination.

After a few cuddles, Officer Chad snugged a cozy scarf around his nephew's little face and handed him over to Annie. "Say bye to Uncle."

Henry waved his tiny hand adorably as his godparents whisked him away.

At the fancy restaurant, Conner leaned back, casually flipping through the menu. "Any special deals for couples tonight?"

The waiter, with a polite bend, responded, "I'm afraid we don't have any special deals, sir."

Conner closed the menu with a shrug. "How about you surprise us with the best you've got? Let's pretend it's a couples' special."

The waiter caught sight of the woman with the child and nodded smartly. "Understood, sir."

Impressed by the waiter's quick thinking, Conner slipped him a generous tip.

Annie noticed the waiter's knowing glance but stayed focused on her game with the chubby-cheeked Henry. She playfully tapped his chin, then lifted her finger, saying, "Look at the dragonfly go!" Henry giggled with delight, grabbing at Annie's hands to play more.

Soon, the food arrived. Henry, perched on Annie's lap, unexpectedly snagged a knife and fork, babbling excitedly.

The inexperienced duo didn't want to snatch it from him but couldn't reason with him either. They were stumped as Henry clutched the utensils, crying stubbornly.

They called Andre for advice.

Andre on the line: "...If you don't take it, he cries. If you do, he still cries. What's your move?"

Conner: "...Gotcha."

And so, they gently took the utensils away, Henry's cries echoing through the quiet restaurant.

and turned to Noah.

about the Xue family?"

gaze was firm on the computer screen.

his phone rang

from Conner, "Andre, think your son

"He was munching on meat at

noodles it is

Andre could retort, Annie interjected, "Are you out

"From now

"Listen to Annie barking at me. If any other woman talked to

"If I were there, you'd be the one getting carried

a child, his fiery Mia wouldn't hesitate to

kitchen, where she could personally prepare baby food for Henry. Conner watched Annie busy in the kitchen, her phone guiding her cooking steps, while he held

doesn't get this kind of

you grow up to be

the playful

rushed over,

Conner a glare. "Did

didn't mean to..." Conner tried to

ensuring he didn't tease their little tiger

for a nap, Conner slipped into the living room, talking to Andre in hushed tones. "What's with this kid? I barely said a word, and he's already tattling to

kid's sharp. He understands a lot and loves

finally understood; the kid was

out her son had been playing matchmaker. "Did he get any reward?" Mrs. Cedillo

did it out

"How long

his watch. "Almost

"Child labor," Mia teased.

they reached the hotel, they were welcomed by laughter from inside

and the laughter paused. "Henry, Mommy and Daddy are here to pick

door, beaming. "You're here. We were just having a blast