Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Chapter 983

Mia walked her guest down to the parking lot, needing to grab Henry's bag. "Hey, what's going on? I thought you said you wouldn't come?" Mia asked, curiosity tinged with a bit of confusion. Andre shrugged, "You've wrapped up your classes, so why can't I pop in?"

"But now everyone knows you're my husband," Mia replied, a hint of worry in her voice.

"Am I such a secret, Mia?" Andre teased, though his eyes searched hers for a real answer.

Mia paused, her thoughts swirling before she spoke. "It's not that, honey. I just thought it'd be easier if people didn't know, you know, to avoid any unnecessary drama. But don't forget, you're my world."

Andre made it to the underground parking, stowed Mia's books in the trunk, and handed her Henry's special backpack. Even though he was miffed, he managed a, "Call me when you're done tonight, and I'll swing by to pick you up." With that, Andre drove off, the slight tension lingering in the air.

Mia watched the car fade, then glanced at Henry, nestled comfortably in her arms. "Looks like Dad's a bit upset, huh?" she mused aloud.

Henry gave a serious little nod, "Hmm."

Mia kissed his cheek softly. "After graduation, everyone's going their separate ways. We'll barely keep in touch, so I didn't want you and your dad to become the talk of the town. But trust me, you and your dad are everything to me." Henry babbled back, his little voice full of agreement.

Mia, holding Henry, made her way to the elevator. Once she was sure they were safely inside, Andre revved the engine and headed out.

Cooper, watching his brother-in-law, couldn't resist, "Can I ask you something?"

"Shoot," Andre replied.

Cooper scratched his head, still puzzled. "Besides being drop-dead gorgeous, what's so special about my sister?"

Andre chuckled, "Her only flaw is being too beautiful."

Cooper laughed, slapping his thigh. "Man, married guys really do know how to play it smart!"

the air felt lighter without

longer on edge knowing who she was. With Henry in her arms, Mia turned to her friends, "Yingying, Zhengjun, once you're packed, I'll help you get your luggage to the hotel, and then we'll grab a cab to a steakhouse." Jamie eyed baby Henry, "Mia,

part of me. Wanna hold my little treasure?" She remembered Jamie had been eager to hold Henry

back, "His dad's Andre;

rolled her eyes playfully, "Come on, I'm his mom. Andre

her nerves got the better of

gathered around, content just to touch Henry's tiny hand, thrilled to be interacting with Andre's family. Suddenly, Jamie remembered

"In name only, no real power. It's like I'm not

chimed in with a cute little sound, as if agreeing with his mom, "Yep, I even

prepared to leave, many sought

budget hotel where her classmates were staying, as they were all

were conveniently across from each other. Holding Henry, Mia joked, "What a good omen, a match made in

"Excuse the mess, I haven't tidied

darting into the bathroom, prompting Mia to whisk him out; then he climbed onto the

held a child before, called

playfully threatening, "Henry, keep this up and you'll get a timeout,

cradling Henry, patting his back with practiced ease. "Close those little eyes,

by this nurturing side of Mia, sat at the foot of the bed, "Mia, you're

I have that

nodded, charmed by Mia's

my time when I can, but when it's time to be with my boy, I'm alfin. Wait until

20

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SuMia."

in his mother's