Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Chapter 1240

"Annie, don't worry, I've got your back like a true guardian angel. Maja's my guiding light now!"

Annie picked up a bowl, ready to splash it at the man, but Conner just stood up and laughed his way out of the room. Left on her own, Annie glanced at the chicken soup the man had painstakingly prepared for her, a gentle smile playing on her lips. She took a sip, and it tasted pretty good.

The Smith household.

The peaceful quiet of the Smith family home was once again shattered by the cries of a little toddler. Mia, using both hands, pulled her son out of the tumble dryer. Henry, barefoot and sulking from his mom's scolding, stomped his tiny feet, shedding tears of frustration.

Seeing her son's puffy little cheeks, Mia couldn't bring herself to spank him, but she was exasperated. "Andre! Come check out what your son has gotten into this time!" she hollered from the living room.

and teary eyes once more. "What's the drama this time?" It

Grandpa's tea leaves!" The couple scrambled around, trying to scoop the leaves back into the teapot, hoping Grandpa wouldn't notice. But Henry, seeing his parents picking up the tea leaves,

A couple of stools lay scattered on the floor, Henry's makeshift "ladder." He had quietly scaled up like a little rock climber, perching himself on top, hiding in a corner and giggling while his mom couldn't reach him, turning it into a game of hide and

not long ago, Mia was livid, not even bothering to call

hand clenched in frustration, "He slipped away from the maid, went to play in the laundry room, opened the washing machine, and

bending down; usually, Grandpa kept an eye on him, so the couple had it easier, but not today.

Grandpa to claim 'work-related stress,' saying he needs a break to clear his mind. Otherwise, he jokes he'll

his parents, banking on the sympathy from his bruised face, knowing