Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Chapter 1411

"Leo, this is a bit of a mess. Let Grandpa break it down for you."

"Hey, nephew, keep an eye on Naomi, okay? Don't let her sit around by herself."

Meanwhile, on the phone, there were a mix of voices: "Big brother!" and someone sobbing, "Waaah!"

Leo groaned. "Can you five just pick a spokesperson? I've seen less chaos at a county fair."

With everyone eager to talk but no one willing to take the lead, the phone just got passed around—whoever had it, spoke.

"Hey, Leo, it's your grandpa."

"I figured as much. You don't sound anything like Grandma."

Hansen piped up, "Watch that smart mouth, kid. Say that again and I'll come over and knock your front teeth out. See if you can sass me then!"

Mia jumped in, "Dad, focus. Stick to the point, please."

Hansen got back on track. "Right, so here's what happened last night..."

He got through part of the story before the phone was handed off to Mia, who picked up the thread: "...and then Naomi got upset. Big brother tried to smooth things over, but honestly? He just made it worse." She was starting to realize why Leo, good-looking as he was, had never had a girlfriend-he was clueless when it came to feelings.

Leo to be so straightforward, but now she saw it ran in the family. Nature before

with someone when they're angry, and laying it all out so bluntly? Maybe wait until Naomi cooled off a bit before you start

turn. "So now Naomi thinks Big Brother actually liked that girl back in college, and only turned her down because he had to.

eyebrow. "Did Naomi

need to. That's definitely

leaned back in the driver's seat. "I don't see what Dad did

Nothing to hide. But somehow, his mom had managed to

then, Mia spoke up, "Naomi's at that age-hormones, midlife, all

you're busy, Mia

go over

important right now. Someone needs to

the background, craning his neck, waiting for his turn

kept talking over

you all know Mom's at that age

"Do your research, genius."

you know not to leave her

us just

Leo was left speechless.