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.

her two little brothers crawling around her their ages

pulled out her phone. "Mia, want to order something,

two of them waited for their food while the kitchen

Molly and Mia went downstairs to grab it all. “Henry, watch your brother and

look very serious. "You have to come

"I will, honey."

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

up from the couch,

patted her leg with

"What's up with your

"She's looking for Mommy."

saw her mom coming. Annie scooped her up, and

the dining room, Mia started pulling out chairs. "Henry,

and the chatter never

up special meals just for the kids-making sure all three

his head into the next room. "Weird, Annie's