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. "Let's push Patrick into

Xue family?"

on the computer screen. "They'll back

later, his

Conner, "Andre, think your

"He was munching on meat at eight

it is

interjected, "Are you

little one away. "From now on, I'm in charge. You zip

his friend. "Listen to Annie barking at me. If any

"If I were there, you'd be

so lax with a child, his fiery Mia wouldn't hesitate

restaurant too unclean. So, they retreated to Conner's hotel suite, equipped with a kitchen, where she could personally prepare baby food for Henry. Conner watched Annie busy in the kitchen,

get this

"If you grow up to be a threat, your godfather might have

sensing the playful

over,

shot Conner a glare. "Did

mean to..." Conner tried to

Annie insisted Conner hold the baby while she cooked, ensuring he didn't tease their little

the living room, talking to Andre in hushed tones. "What's with

replied, "Forgot to mention, my kid's sharp. He understands a

kid was quite

her son had been playing matchmaker.

just did it out of

"How long

watch. "Almost ten

"Child labor," Mia teased.

reached the hotel, they were

and the laughter paused. "Henry, Mommy

here. We were just having a blast with the