Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

"Check out that fancy car."

Teddy kept his eyes glued to the boy, their gazes locking for a moment, tension flickering between them. Teddy kept the conversation going, as if trying to buy some time.

Over by the curb, Andre had already gathered everyone into their cars.

Anya spotted Teddy from a distance. She stuck her head out the window. “Chad, isn't that the kid I accidentally bumped into earlier? What's Uncle Teddy up to?"

Leo glanced over. "I'll go see what's up."

He drove over and rolled down the window, but just then Teddy waved the boy away.

Seeing this, Leo and Anya didn't push it. "Teddy, we're heading out," Leo called.

Teddy nodded. "Drive safe."

He came back to the car and muttered under his breath, “Pretending to be sick just to sneak a look at the fancy cars. He's got his eye on Andre-heard he's a big shot in business, so he sneaked over for a peek." Asher chimed in, "So Andre has grown-up fanboys and little ones too, huh?"

Since the boy was so young, they'd put together a quick disguise and had him ride his bike past the line of luxury cars.

of the boy through the window. Mia, in the

being

day of school. He wasn't

the cars pulled away. Andre drove slowly, his eyes lingering on

you think our son's crying right now?” Mia asked

He's a clever little rascal, always

couldn't

told the teacher our boy eats a lot, right? What if he's too shy to ask for seconds

sighed and didn't

circled around the school and

a red light, Andre picked up his phone, staring at Henry's contact photo. He hesitated, thumb hovering over the call button, but didn't

was the same. "You're worried if he hears our voices, he'll start

his phone down. It had only been eight

nothing

than a few days away from his mom since he was born. Now, with him suddenly off at school, even Mia-usually bubbly-was deflated.

their little boy crying in

home, Hansen held his youngest grandson close. "Sweetie, your big brother's gone