Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Henry really did want to hold Milka's hand as they walked, but just then Mars showed up to pick everyone up. “Hey, look at my godson! Finally growing up, huh? Come on, let's get you home to your godparents.”

They were almost in the car when Henry suddenly turned and broke into a run back to his mom, wrapping himself around Mia's leg and refusing to let go. His jacket dangled from one shoulder, zipper wide open. He choked out, "Mommy, don't leave me behind!"

Mia, used to Henry's clinginess, didn't disappoint. She scooped him up into her arms. “Alright, enough with the drama. Mommy loves you. You'll always be my little boy."

Henry twisted his face up for a kiss, so Mia planted one on his cheek, and he immediately leaned in to kiss her back.

Mars laughed and scooped up his god-nephew. "Come here, sweetie, give your uncle a hug."

Wayne eyed Mars warily—he didn't really know him. After a moment in Mars's arms, Wayne started to squirm, reaching for his mom, his one true lifeline.

The rain had finally let up, but the sky was still draped in heavy gray clouds.

her brother's instructions, slowly backed the

quiet—a real little angel. Only when Henry was with Molly did he ever act his age, throwing little tantrums and snuggling up for attention. "This sweetie's

you know.

famously adorable Henry. "Well, the cuteness is definitely

was so soft and endearing, but after meeting Mrs. Cedillo, she

real boss-lady type, but instead, Mia was a sweet, gentle student-adorable and soft, just like a marshmallow. The kind of person

older folks said she was

don't upset Daddy today, okay?" “But why not?”

the back seat. "You two

gave her a big thumbs-up and beamed. "You got

in with them, headed for the Cedillo

Milka's shoulders.