Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Now, seeing Henry's little face scrunched up as he tried so hard not to cry, everyone went quiet. Even Teddy, who was usually the strictest, finally caved. “Andre, maybe let's wait until this afternoon?”

Andre shook his head. "My boy's brave. Yesterday, he promised me and Mia he wouldn't cry this morning so he could come to school and play. He'll keep his promise, right, kiddo?"

Henry nodded from his dad's arms.

A moment later, his sad eyes drifted over to his mom, who looked like her heart was breaking for him.

Mia couldn't take it anymore and opened her arms. “Come here, sweetheart. Let Mommy give you a hug."

Henry immediately switched sides, snuggling into his mom's embrace.

Wayne, still in his dad's lap, saw his big brother looking so miserable that he started to pout too.

In Mia's arms, Henry pressed close to her ear, his little voice trembling and thick with tears, whispering so only she could hear, “Mommy, I'm scared. I want you..."

me, just give

up at her with

sat with him for a while, helping him work up his courage. Even though Henry's lip quivered and his eyes were shiny with tears, he stayed strong, just like he promised his dad. He wiped his eyes with the back of

to set an example. Be brave today, get to know your school,

Henry nodded, sniffling.

who was calling, he slipped away

want to see our sweetie.” Cooper and Kristen chatted for a bit, then he quietly shot a short video of his nephew and sent it to Jennie.

Cooper replied automatically, "This day was bound to come eventually. Better to get it. ever with he'll be fine tomorrow,

wife, grinning to

parents had shown up to drop their kids off, but at

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same school as Andre'