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 me a call. I'll come

her

were shiny with tears, he stayed strong, just like he promised his dad. He wiped his eyes with the back of his little hand and didn't let a single

Lizzy are watching you? You have to set an example. Be brave today, get to know your school, and next year when Wayne comes, you'll show

Henry nodded, sniffling.

phone rang. He'd been hovering nearby, but when he saw who was calling, he slipped away to answer. "Hey. Not yet-Henry's still holding it together,"

then

to get it. ever with he'll be fine tomorrow, No need

call, then glanced at his wife, grinning to

whole family was fussing over little Henry. Lots of parents had shown up to drop their kids

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son was starting kindergarten this year. There were even bets on who would get to. attend the same school as Andre' boy. Then the rumors