Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

The flicker of Andre's annoyance barely had a chance to smolder before it fizzled out. He was about to walk away, but something clung tightly to his leg, halting him

in place.

Earlier, Henry's mom had given him simple instructions: "When your dad comes home, grab his leg and say, 'I love you, Daddy." But Henry only processed the first half. As soon as Dad appeared, Henry's chubby little arms wrapped around his father's leg, his cherubic face pressed right up against Andre's crisp suit pants.

Everything was picture perfect-until Andre glanced down and asked his

youngest son, "What are you doing?"

"Angry with Daddy-" Henry piped up.

Andre just stared, then looked helplessly at his wife.

Mia shook her head, cheeks puffed out in exasperation. "Honey, that's not what I taught him. I told him to say 'I love Daddy.""

Andre bent down, grabbed Henry by the collar of his hoodie, and hoisted him up like a sack of potatoes. Henry's head lolled back, feet swinging in the air, completely unfazed by yet another lift-off.

Mia had seen it all before. She just slipped her hands from Andre's arm, folded them behind her back, and watched, making no move to rescue their little troublemaker.

another family of three looked on, mouths agape. Even the neighbors peeking in through the window were

how Andre

was always the chill one. Carried back to the living room, he was set down and fixed with a stern look.

rebel, didn't hesitate: "Angry

of his sweatshirt like he was toting a

back in. Grandpa Hansen, leaning on his cane and stooped with curiosity, shuffled over. "Mia,

little butt to save

his head

Henry's dramatic wails floated down from upstairs. Even when Andre disciplined him, he did it with

and now you don't even miss Dad? Just

gave his dad a punch on the

Clearly, Mom's

kitchen, while their son Wayne curled up

"It's the people who wear me

played dumb. "Oh? Who's got you so worn out? Need a hand?

detectives around, you

Chad smirked. "Trying

know if you find