Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance
Chapter 683

After lunch, before Andre got back, the rest of the gang had cleared out within half an hour, leaving the place quieter than a ghost town on a Sunday.

towards the door.

As soon as Andre walked in, the first thing he noticed was the cozy scene in the living room. There sat his young wife, Mia, on the couch, her legs tucked beneath her. In her arms was a tiny bundle of joy, their son, looking like a little burrito with his chubby back turned The mother-son duo was having a moment, with Mia showering the little one with kisses one second and playfully teasing him the next. The baby, for his part, was giggling away, his laughter ringing through the room like the sweetest melody.

"Is it just you? Where did the other three musketeers run off to?" Andre asked as he kicked off his shoes and stepped inside.

The baby, hearing a familiar voice, paused his laughter and looked around curiously, murmuring something that sounded like babble.

Andre couldn't help but smile endearingly as he scooped his son from Mia's arms, cradling him close.

Mia chuckled, "Molly's scared of you, Leo's scared of you, Anya's scared of you."

Andre raised an eyebrow, "...Even my son's braver than them."

His son, indeed, wasn't the least bit afraid of him, even daring to squabble and pinch him at times.

Meanwhile, Chad had a similar homecoming, replaceing his wife, Molly, lounging on the sofa waiting for him, his tie loosened, revealing a tell-tale hickey at his neck.

Molly noticed right away that Chad was wearing a different shirt from the morning. Teasingly, she said, "Chad, you changed shirts. And tied a tie today? Look at you all fancy. But what's that on your neck?"

Chad shot Molly a look that could curdle milk, "You better pray for a peaceful night."

"I'm always praying," Molly replied, her voice dripping with mock innocence, not showing a hint of fear.

Dinner that night saw Jade applying concealer on Chad's neck, trying to cover up the mark, "Hold still, it's not blended yet."

Officer Chad, sitting in front of Molly's vanity, watched curiously as she dabbed a sponge on his neck. "What's this thing?" "A beauty blender."

"And this?" Chad picked up another tool.

"That's a powder puff."

Chad, ever curious, grabbed another item, "And this?"

Seeing Chad's interest in her makeup, Molly teased, "Chad, ever thought about being a creep? You'd be good at it."

Chad's response was a playful smack on Molly's leg, which promptly quelled her teasing.

But marriage opened Chad's eyes to the elaborate world of makeup, giving him a newfound understanding of why it took his wife two hours to get ready. Still, preferring her natural beauty, he found himself in a dilemma between his preferences and supporting her efforts. Later that night, as Chad was about to get cozy with Molly, she cheekily informed him of her period, successfully thwarting his advances. Molly's triumphant strategy even went as far as to share it with her friend, Mia, suggesting she try the same tactic. However, Mia's husband was all too familiar with her cycle, leaving Molly to bask in her cleverness alone.

The next morning, Chad, having seen the effectiveness of concealer for his hickey, tried to coax Molly into helping him again. This time, Molly was less cooperative until Chad's playful retaliation left her with no choice but to comply.

Their morning routine was filled with a mix of frustration and laughter, a testament to their playful and loving relationship.

Leo, observing his uncle's workload increase due to an unfilled secretary position, offered to help despite his reservations. After some persuasion and recalling his wife's advice to take a step back sometimes, Andre agreed, setting the stage for Leo to prove himself. This narrative of daily life, with its playful banter, loving moments, and the trials of balancing work and family, paints a vivid picture of the characters' lives, blending humor with the warmth of familial bonds.

Alice had come back to the office, ready to give her boss an update on the financial health of the Cedillo Group, when she spotted Leo, the new kid on the block who had taken over her old duties. She was about to go over and congratulate the boss on replaceing such a capable assistant when Noah quickly pulled her aside. "You might want to hold off on that," he whispered, filling her in on some of the recent office drama. Alice was grateful to Noah for giving her the heads-up.

After Andre had finished reviewing the Cedillo Group's finances, his expression was hard to read. Alice, having worked closely with the boss for years, could sense that he was not in the best of moods. She tentatively offered, "Boss, do you want me to show Leo the ropes? You know, what being the chief of staff entails?"

"There's no need. Let him figure it out on his own." Since Alice was now officially out of the Cedillo Group headquarters and focusing solely on the subsidiary, the boss was clear, "Your job from now on is just to look after the Cedillo subsidiary." "Understood, boss."