Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Chapter 1588

Naomi jumped in just in time. "Alright, that's enough! Keep drinking and we'll all be too plastered to make it home."

Mrs. Cedillo backed her up, and with that, the drinking contest finally fizzled out.

Once Hansen had a few too many, he always got sleepy-then came his long- winded speeches. "We Cedillos do things the right way. We're honest, decent people. I don't want any of you letting me down, you hear?"

On the way out, Andre had to practically carry his tipsy father, who was still rambling on about family pride. Bruce nursed a splitting headache, while Leo supported their dad, a worried look etched on his face.

Naomi was torn. She wanted to look after her husband, but her son had no one to take care of him either. She hesitated, thinking about heading over to Oakridge Residences. "Leo, why don't we all just stay at a hotel tonight? I can watch over both of you."

Leo brushed her off with a wave, gently steering his parents toward the Cedillo SUV. "Mom, it's New Year's. Who goes to a hotel tonight? I'm not even tipsy. Let's just head home-it's freezing out here."

Henry looked like a marshmallow, bundled up by his mom in scarf and hat, only his bright, curious eyes peeking out.

A few minutes later, Mia settled into the Cedillo car with Henry in her lap, Andre up front. Just as the car was about to pull away from Majestic Dining Enclave, the back window rolled down and Henry's little face popped out.

Leaning out, his cheeks pink from the cold and scarf tugged down by Mia, he yelled to Leo, still standing outside, "Brother, Happy Joy-Year!"

laughing. "It's

Mommy, I want

his little brother's soft cheek. "Alright, sweetheart. Happy New Year. Try to stay out of trouble

pulled away, leaving Leo standing alone on the

had a home to go to, but stubbornly chose not to. That loneliness

glanced around at the quiet street, the ache of missing

mirror until they

ached

as the car drove off,

looking

with

back, her eyes shContent

WA

she refused

hit the seat Sensing the shift in mood, Mia nudged her yawning son gently. "Henry,

answer. After a moment of serious thought, he announced, "But Mommy, I'm drunk

chuckled at his grandson's answer, and Naomi couldn't help but smile