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.

hearing her call, quickly left his study and dashed down the stairs, only to find his son with a pouty face and teary eyes once more. "What's the drama this time?" It felt like every half hour

leaves back into the teapot, hoping Grandpa wouldn't

the storage cabinet, and I can't reach him." 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

long ago, Mia was livid, not even bothering to call for her husband anymore, just

went to play in the laundry room, opened the washing machine, and climbed inside.

an eye on him, so the couple had it easier, but not today.

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