Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Andre had just been thinking how grown-up his son seemed, and then-just like that—the kid was back to being his silly, playful self. Andre grinned and stretched out his arms. "Come here, you little rascal. Let Dad tuck you in."

Once his son was out like a light, Andre's night could finally begin. His wife was on vacation, but honestly, Andre was the one enjoying it the most-freedom at last.

He walked back into the bedroom to find Mia sprawled across the bed, deep in conversation with her girlfriends.

She heard him coming and glanced back over her shoulder, catching his eye as he approached...

Meanwhile, in the group chat, Molly messaged: Why are there so many scammers lately? Chad's been working nights for days-sweetie barely knows what her dad

looks like anymore.

Three minutes ticked by. No reply.

Molly typed again: Mia, you asleep already? No way. You're on break-why hit the sack so early?

Five more minutes. Nothing.

Jade just stared at her phone, then turned to Wayne, who was still up with her. "Sweetie, do you even remember who your dad is?"

Wayne blinked at his mom, giving her a look that screamed, Seriously?

not see Dad much during the day, but as the unofficial "home guard,"

enough, Wayne would be standing at the door, waiting. Chad would scoop him up, plant a kiss on his cheek, then head

husband and wife

"Wayne," Molly called.

had a choice, I'd be over at Grandma and Grandpa's, getting a good night's

romance

crawled over, curiosity getting the better of him, and peeked

"Read more stories, sweetie. One day you'll bring home a lovely

second-he dove under the covers and

Jade left the house

her

help Leo out at Golden Top, but he wouldn't have it. Worried she'd

later, Cooper came back home. The minute he walked in,

his sweetie and disappeared.

him a few times and felt a

we've still got our

with his big sister trying

knew how to spoil a kid, it was