Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Chad logged on with a determined look, "I didn't ask for it."

He pulled out a tube of ointment, ready to lift Anya's blanket. "I got a bit carried away last night and ended up hurting you. I bought this ointment. Do you want me to apply it, or would you rather...?"

Anya clung to the blanket, revealing just her wide, doe-like eyes. Beneath, she was without a stitch, and she quickly grabbed the ointment from Chad's hand, peering at the instructions. She turned back in disbelief, "Chad, how did you even manage to ask for this kind of stuff?"

Leo chimed in, "You gotta be a little shameless to say it out loud."

He then pulled another box from the drawer. Anya, wrapping herself tighter,

asked, "Did you shamelessly buy this too, Chad?"

Leo shrugged, "Once you're shameless, might as well keep going."

Anya was at a loss for words.

Leo felt guilty about how wild he had been the night before, "I'm really sorry, babe.

I lost control for the first time."

Anya bit her lip, which was a bit tender now...

Downstairs at a coffee shop near Chad Inc., Mia waited with her son.

She handed her son a spoonful of cake, and little Henry made a mess of himself, getting cake everywhere. Mia then gently fed him bit by bit.noveldrama

Soon, Molly came down by herself, "Mia, what a surprise!"

Mia responded, "I came to discuss something important. For New Year's, you and Andre have rented a private island overseas. Have you asked the Byrne family if they're coming? So far, it's just us and the Calders. I think my family will join too, as Cooper is keen, and my parents listen to us."

Andre had invited his four brothers as well, but Conner declined, saying, "I have to face my father-in-law, and Annie and I are planning to start a family this year, haha. Andre, any secrets to having kids? Hello? Hello! Chad, you're the worst, hanging up on me." Conner grumbled as he set down the phone.

Andre's other brothers had their reasons too: Married men don't mix with the single crowd.

So, they all turned down the invitation.

After discussing with Molly, Mia packed up the cake, took her son's hand, and headed out. Along the way, Henry, being a little mischievous, made a tiny hole in the cake bag and sneakily pinched pieces to eat.

As they walked, Mia knew without looking what her son's little hands were up to. "Son, you're wasting your time. You've opened the outer bag, but there's still a cardboard box inside."

Holding his hand, Mia said, "Tired of walking, huh? Alright, just a couple of bites then."

After giving him a few bites to satisfy his sweet tooth, they continued on their way.

When Molly found out her family was planning a New Year's getaway on a private island, she wanted to join but didn't say yes immediately. She went back to discuss it with the Byrne family. Coleen thought it sounded great, "Oh, that sounds wonderful. Your grandparents have never been to the beach or traveled abroad. I was just wondering about our New Year's plans. What do you think, honey?"

Kendrick nodded, "I think it's a great idea."

When Chad got home from work and was changing his shoes, Wayne's eyes were glued to his dad. Standing by the couch, supporting himself, he sucked on his lower lip, trying to say "daddy," but only managed to show he was almost there.