Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Milka said, “I drove here tonight. If Mars gets home and sees I'm not back, he'll start asking questions." Molly added, "Same here. If I drink and drive, Chad will bust me and make me eat cafeteria food as punishment."

Mia sighed and put her beer back in the fridge. "You make jail food sound almost appealing, Molly."

Just then, Anya piped up, "Well, my Chad doesn't drink at all~"

Everyone turned her way.

Anya grinned. "He's coming to pick me up after work and drive me home tonight."

Molly and Mia exchanged a look—a mischievous grin passing between them. No words needed.

Last time, they just ordered takeout. Tonight, Anya had gone all out—she'd hauled in a mountain of seafood and was planning a homemade seafood feast.

“Aunties, sisters, I'm lightning fast in the kitchen! Just give me a minute!" Anya called out, bouncing into the kitchen, excited to be in charge.

Annie and Milka, both handy with a spatula, followed her in to help.

Out in the living room, Mia and Molly started tidying up.

was sprawled on the couch, her two little brothers crawling around

takeout, couldn't help herself and pulled out her phone. "Mia, want to order something, just

the two of them waited for their food while the kitchen crew got busy with all

a giant roast chicken. Molly and Mia went downstairs to grab it all.

his cheeks, trying to look very serious. "You have to come back quick,

"I will, honey."

had put a softness in Annie's voice. "You know, at the last get-together, I was already pregnant with Lizzy. I didn't even know! Found out a couple days later," she said,

name and peeked up from the couch,

toddled over to Annie, patted her leg with his chubby little hand, and looked

down, smiling. "What's

"She's looking for Mommy."

excitement when she saw her mom coming. Annie scooped her up, and Lizzy squealed with delight,

dining room, Mia started pulling

and the

for the kids-making sure all

head into the next room. "Weird, Annie's still not