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.

indoors, Andre would haul her out of

time off too, so he joined them, bringing Mia and Henry

but kept leaning over to stare at the big, lazy carp

head back upright, and, realizing he was fighting a losing battle, just

took a turn carrying

off their shoes, and ignoring their sons-ran off, hand in hand. "Whoa,

over with his cane, wanting to see what all the fuss was about. Andre eyed the mossy rocks. "Dad, you're not a

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

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

his shoes and splashed into the water. "Hey,

wide and full

There were a bunch

of kids playing

around. Suddenly, a little

further down, didn't hesitate for a second. She rushed over and caught

knees in the water. Andre saw it happen, and without

hurrying over