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?

see Dad much during the day, but as the

the door, waiting. Chad would scoop him up, plant a kiss on his cheek, then head upstairs

Molly was working late too, so husband and wife were like ships

"Wayne," Molly called.

and Grandpa's,

and dug out her favorite romance novel from

him,

One day you'll bring home a

a second-he dove under the

morning, Jade left the house looking

shuffled downstairs, her

Top, but he wouldn't have it. Worried she'd get bored cooped up at home, he sent her over to Maplewood

Cooper came back home. The minute he walked in,

his sweetie and disappeared.

few times and felt

still got our own little

in his aunt's lap, with his big

anyone knew how to spoil a