Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Chunky sheepishly swallowed back the pride that was just about to burst out. "I want instant noodles."

"Okay, ramen coming up."

Mia had also gotten her college acceptance letter. Jamie couldn't help but post the news on Facebook, grinning from ear to ear, and the whole family already knew about Mia's happiness.

Henry hadn't seen his uncle in days, and he missed him a lot. Every time he got in trouble and his dad dragged him off for a lecture, he'd stubbornly protest, "I want Uncle Cooper~"

Mia just shook her head, "Your uncle's overseas right now. You'll have to wait."

During the day, Henry's dad rounded him up while six housekeepers watched him turn the place upside down. Around noon, Mia would grab a nap, then wake up to teach her son how to throw tiny punches before cuddling him back to sleep. She'd read, jot down notes, and go back to her studies.

In the late afternoon, with the sun setting and painting the sky gold, Andre came home.

The pool, warmed through by the day, was perfect. Andre spotted his chubby- cheeked boy playing by the edge and headed right over.

"Daddy!" Henry yelled, dripping wet and grinning.

Andre changed out of his work clothes and jumped in to join him.

many days indoors, Andre would haul her out of the house for some fresh air-hiking, lakeside picnics, whatever adventure

bringing Mia and Henry up into the mountains to

excitement, impossible to rein in. He clung to his dad's hand, but kept leaning over to stare at the big, lazy

back upright, and, realizing he was fighting a

a turn

off their shoes, and ignoring their sons-ran off, hand in hand. "Whoa, that's freezing-feels

all the fuss was about. Andre eyed the mossy rocks. "Dad, you're not a kid anymore. If

shot him a look. "Oh, hush, don't jinx

his brother-in-law and helped his dad over to

peeled off his shoes and splashed

watched, eyes wide

There were a bunch

of kids playing

around. Suddenly, a little

his balance and nearly got swept downstream. Mia, standing further down, didn't hesitate for a second. She rushed over and caught him just

it happen, and without even taking off his shoes, splashed in after her. He slipped on the

hurrying over to