Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Chapter 1550

Henry lay quietly, snuggled on his uncle's shoulder, fast asleep.

He'd barely settled into the car when a woman in comfy, no-fuss clothes slipped out of the house and joined them. She slid into the backseat with Cooper, her eyes softening as she watched their little sweetie doze.

Dawn slowly brightened the world, sunlight spilling over the horizon and lighting up everything in gold. Henry, still cradled in his uncle's arms, slept on without a

care.

At the hospital, Annie's checkup turned up nothing serious. Still, Conner hovered, looking like he wouldn't sleep a wink unless someone found something wrong to explain his nerves. Mr. Nettleton, carrying that hint of old-school tough guy, started grilling the doctors. "My wife was kidnapped! How can you just say she's fine? Check for internal injuries—maybe something's hidden!"

The doctor eyed him, cautious. "She's pregnant. Some scans aren't safe-they could harm the baby."

Mr. Nettleton put his hands on his hips, stubborn as ever. "Can't you just put some kind of shield over her belly?"

The doctor shook his head, bracing for trouble, but Annie jumped in and socked Conner on the arm. "I'm not doing it!"

"Whoa, where'd you get all that strength?" Mr. Nettleton grinned at his spitfire wife.

"Conner, just this once-listen to me."

"Yes, ma'am."

on

her a look. "You're one to talk. Andre's

"Annie's fine, but what

gave her a calming nod. "Baby's

back, knowing her own hand would carry its

to the ER-his severed finger couldn't be reattached. Maja

finger, sadness clouding her eyes. "The

last bit of hope tied to

her sister, but her gaze

gave a reluctant nod.

chaos winding down, Andre decided

pick swing by the

up his precious little

as he was about to go, bis phone buzzed. "Hey,

I need a

9 a.m.

frayed. "My little cub could be anywhere! Not a

At the Palace.

the royal chambers. There, beneath the shimmer of