Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

He wasn't crying anymore, and Cooper had stopped prying.

Over dinner, they started talking about the hospital visit planned for tomorrow. Instead of heading back to the Irvin family house that night, the three of them would go straight to the Cedillo place, so they could pick up the grandparents in the morning and take them together.

Mia said, "All three generations of the Cedillo family should get checked out."

Cooper just went, "Okay," and then looked at Andre. "Hey, I want a drink tonight."

Before Andre could say anything, Mrs. Cedillo cut in, "No way. Your brother-in- law's got a physical tomorrow, you've got evening classes, and if you both drink, who's driving? Me or Henry?"

"Mooom," Cooper groaned.

Mia shot him a look. "Nice try. With those little paws of yours, you can barely hold your dad's steering wheel."

Henry looked down at his own tiny hands, then glanced up at his dad's much bigger ones. No contest-his were definitely small.

Andre just smiled and scooped up his chubby little guy, holding him close.

After dinner, they all went for a walk in the nearby park.

It was an eco-park that Andre had funded, all because of his son.

statue at the entrance as a landmark. Some folks said, "Tigers are lucky-fierce enough to keep evil spirits away and keep everyone safe." Others insisted, "It's because the park was

had their

reason. It was all just gossip and

knees,

who was off traveling, just to check

"How's Naomi doing,

great! Honestly, at our age, we should make a point to travel every year and relax. The four of us have already decided where we're going next year!" her

was doing things only the women in the family usually took care of, looking after everyone, gentle and thoughtful. She wasn't just his

any out-of-the-way places, okay? I worry about you guys,"

Calder in the background, apparently on the phone with

of them

home, so she was calling more often. Of the baby cries, don't just keep feeding him. If

Calder, stubborn as usual, insisted

son to the office, but got absolutely nothing done

day.

couldn't help but think of his role model-Andre. His own little guy was even more of a handful.

he called Andre for

lake, the summer air was soft and

and she tucked a

"Hello?"