Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Conner closed one eye like a cheeky pirate, staring at the group chat photo. "I'm not about to spill the beans on how mischievous my godson is. Especially after they accused me of 'domestic violence' can you believe that?"

Annie just rolled her eyes. The man's got the strangest priorities. He wasn't bothered by the teasing about getting hit but was upset it didn't count as domestic abuse.

"Annie, when we tie the knot, be a little nicer, okay? Quit hitting me all the time." Annie sighed, "...Shut up, or I'll make you eat those eggs you were rolling earlier." "I'll eat them, no problem. I was planning to anyway," Conner replied, always the practical one who never let food go to waste.

Later that afternoon, Mars made the most of his closeness to Andre's office and swooped in to whisk away his adorable little godson. "Andre, laying down the law on my kid? This grudge is going on my list." Mars picked up his godson, showering him with affection.

Henry looked up at Mars with a puzzled expression, trying to place the face. Oh yeah, his godfather.

Mars carried Henry out, video chatting with his friends all the way from the elevator to the car, making the others green with envy. "See? The kid's hanging with me. Come on, buddy, give your godfather a kiss."

Henry just pouted at Mars.

"No worries, he's just a bit shy. He'll smother me with kisses once we're in the car."

go, checked his watch, and got back to

workday ended, Andre was getting ready to pick up his wife when Mars came flying out of the executive elevator, handing over his chubby bundle of joy. "Andre, my bad

rascal with one hand and glanced at his watch. "Two hours and thirty-two

as a button, beamed at his dad.

swift exit, not wasting a moment As the elevator doors closed, Mars waved. "Andre, until the kids

his son. "What did you get up to this time? Managed to ruffle Dad's friendships,

sheepishly and smooched his

the godson, Mars and

Mars, "So,

played it cool, "Our kid's amazing, super lively and cute. You should

some time with him."

knew when something

"What's the