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.

her husband to Henry, whose

when Henry started trouble. Andre picked him up by

and plopped

two younger brothers were already

flopped together

gave up trying to keep

to call it a night. Andre tried

tire her out so she'd

for a serious talk. "So, I heard from our

planning to 'deal with

Molly had already gone to bed, too.

me posted on Molly's work. If she's

out, or leaves

"Yes, Mr. Bruce."

summer heat was thick and

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

sun-suddenly

to be at work, ditched

student Anya opened the door

were empty; nobody wanted to brave

the suburbs, past empty lots, did a bunch of cars

them, in a small

girls sat faces

"Good thing I can drive

but we made it

borrowed my dad's

has

said, feeling a bit proud of

planning for once.

Molly added, "Don't worry.

have one."

"So what's your dad

took my

finished up their makeup, Molly