Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance
Chapter 692

Andre had just gone downstairs to grab some warm milk for his son, thinking he'd help out with bath time, when he overheard his wife and Naomi chatting. Something in their conversation hit him right in the heart. Little Mia wasn't her usual energetic self lately, all thanks to their high-spirited son. He cried a lot, fussed even more, stayed up late, and was generally a handful.

Motherhood had sapped a lot of Mia's energy, now divided with their son.

Andre pushed open the bathroom door and saw their son, almost done with his bath. He grabbed the little guy's special hooded towel.

Mia pulled their slippery son out of the tub and handed him to Andre. "Thanks for the help, Naomi," she said.

Naomi waved it off. "We're all family here, no need for formalities."

As she left, Naomi reminded, "Mia, if Henry won't sleep tonight, bring him to me. You need your rest, especially with classes tomorrow."

"It's fine, my husband and I can handle it."

Back in the bedroom, the little one was already wrapped up and sipping the warm milk his dad had fetched.

"Mia, maybe we should let the nanny put Henry to bed from now on," Andre suggested. "It's too much for us."

Mia shook her head gently. "I can't bear the thought."

She sat beside her husband, looking lovingly at their son. "Yes, it's exhausting, but it's a happy kind of tired. Sure, he's a handful sometimes, but he's so lovable." She gave her son a tender peck on the cheek. "Do you love mommy?"

The little guy giggled, kicking his legs joyfully.

Leo and Anya got home around eleven, the house already quiet.

Yawning, Anya mumbled, "Goodnight, Chad."

Leo nodded, watching Anya head to her room before he did the same.

After wrapping up work, he got busy with his "personal projects," keeping his room light on till the early hours.

When Andre went downstairs for more warm milk, he noticed the light under Leo's door and knocked.

"Who's there?" Leo paused his game to respond.

"Still busy with work? Pulling an all-nighter?" Andre asked.

Hearing it was his uncle, Leo closed his book. "Nah, just winding down with a game. Heading to bed now, Uncle."

Andre looked at his nephew's door thoughtfully before heading back downstairs.

Back in the bedroom, the little one was fussing and whimpering in Mia's arms. Andre handed her the warm milk, which she tested on her wrist before feeding their son.

"He's still running a fever. What do we do, honey?" Mia asked, worried.

Andre fetched some alcohol and cotton swabs, sitting by the bed to dab at their son's joints. "The doctor said it's common for babies his age to get fevers. He's young, better to avoid medication if we can. I'll try cooling him down this way." They chatted about Leo, wondering about his late-night activities, but couldn't figure it out.

The next day, Mia and Anya walked through the school campus, and Mia broached the subject of Leo.

Anya, puzzled, responded, "He's just busy with work, Aunt Mia. Why?"

Mia let the topic drop, but Anya grew more observant, wondering if something was amiss with Chad.

Andre, too, started paying more attention to Leo at the office, noting his nephew's daytime lethargy and early evening naps. Leo always blamed his workload, but Andre knew better.

After a few tough days, the little guy recovered, much to the family's relief. Mia's parents, the Irvins, came straight to the Cedillos' to check on their grandson.

Holding the now energetic child, Madison was overly affectionate, heartbroken to have learned he was ill.

Seeing his daughter had lost weight, Aaron felt a surge of distress. He joked with his grandson, "Henry, did you wear my daughter out?"

The family rallied around the little one, once again making him the cherished center of attention, with everyone eager to pamper him.

Leo cherished the rare opportunity to sleep in on the weekend. Upon waking, he took a moment to cuddle the little guy, wrapping the tiny bundle of joy in his arms. "Buddy, your bro's heading out to have some fun, and you can't come along this time." He then handed the child over to Mia and, with a snap of his fingers, said to Anya, "Grab your bag, let's hit the road."

Anya immediately grabbed her purse and followed Leo in a hurry.

Aaron, observing the scene, couldn't help but chuckle. "The Gordon kids, always trailing behind Leo every time they meet."

As the two were about to leave, they ran into Officer Chad, who had come to visit his wife.

"Uncle!" Anya shouted across the yard, loud enough for Jade inside the house to hear.

Chad responded with a smile. "Heading out with Leo, are we?"

Anya nodded excitedly. Any outing with Leo was a joyous occasion for her.

"Off you go, but stay safe," he advised.

Once in the car, an excited Anya asked, "Leo, where are you taking me for fun?"

The ever-straightforward Leo answered, "The library."