Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Henry turned to look at his mom, who'd just asked him a question. "Where's

Mommy? I want a bath~"

Translation: Hurry up, come help your darling with his bath~

But Mia just kept her head down, scrolling through her phone.

Ignored by his mom, Henry was scooped up by his dad and marched off to the

bathroom. Henry scowled. "I want Mommy to give me a bath~" He wrinkled his

nose at his dad. "Daddy stinks~"

Andre just shook his head. "You better behave. Your mom's been ready to blow a

fuse these past few days. Trust me, if you don't want to get caught in the crossfire,

keep your distance and do what I say."

So Henry let his dad bathe him. But that didn't stop him from sneaking a quick

kiss on Andre's cheek in the steamy bathroom, his little lips puckered, hair damp

and cheeks rosy. "Love Daddy-"

That sweet father-son moment lasted all of three minutes.

The second they were out of the bathroom, Henry dashed out still naked-and

sprinted straight for his mom. He threw himself at Mia's back with a wild hug,

cheek squished up, his baby voice chirping, "Where's Mommy? Daddy's coming

after you-"

Andre just stood there, speechless.

from her husband to Henry, whose

trouble. Andre picked him up by

couple of light swats, and plopped him

two younger brothers were

together

up

night, Mia was the first one to call it a night. Andre

out so she'd sleep

looking ready for a serious talk. "So, I heard from

to 'deal with

gone to bed, too. That night, Chad called

"Hey, keep me posted on Molly's work. If

or leaves early-tell me

"Yes, Mr. Bruce."

summer heat was thick

the middle of the hottest afternoon, Mrs. Cedillo-who usually hated going

the sun-suddenly left the

supposed to be

student Anya opened the door at

streets were empty; nobody wanted to

empty lots, did a bunch

in a small black

girls sat

"Good thing I can drive now.

show, but we

borrowed my

car has

a bit proud of

planning for once.

the rearview mirror. Molly added, "Don't worry. My dad's car

have one."

"So what's your dad driving

my mom's

their makeup, Molly got nervous. "Mia, do you think