Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance novel Chapter 1840

Henry immediately rushed to the phone to shout his own version of events. "Daddy, I didn't like the hat! Mommy forced me to buy it! She wasted money, hmph."

"It's the holidays, buddy. Your mom just wanted you to wear something festive."

"Then Mommy should wear it!"

"There's no way I'm wearing that," Mia huffed.

"I'm not wearing it either!"

As mother and son bickered, Andre chuckled on the other end of the line. He never got tired of listening to their antics. "Where are you?"

Mia gave him the street name.

"I just finished up here," Andre said. "I'll be right there."

After Mia hung up, Leo realized his uncle was on his way.

Being a gentleman, Leo hailed a cab for Milka and made sure she got in safely. "Milka, text Mars when you get home so we know you're safe."

"Will do. Bye, everyone! I'll be in Havenbrook for a while, so let's hang out again soon."

Henry waved his little hand. "Bye, godmother!"

"Bye, sweetie."

Milka looked at Wayne. "Say bye to me, too."

Wayne, doing his duty of humoring the women, waved his hand and said in his soft voice, "Bye-bye."

After Milka drove off, the original trio stood by the sidewalk. Anya watched her boyfriend bicker with his aunt and mother like they were throwing divine lightning bolts at each other. It was thoroughly entertaining.

Unable to out-argue Leo, Molly finally bent down, scooped a handful of snow from a tree planter, and prepared to hurl it at him.

Anya silently cheered her on in her head.

Molly's actions inspired the two toddlers, who immediately scrambled to grab their own snow.

When Andre arrived, he saw the group engaged in a chaotic snowball fight right by the plaza.

Anya waved happily. "Bye everyone! Bye babies!"

As Leo walked past Noah, the assistant gave him an affectionate, almost paternal nod. Leo nodded back in acknowledgment.

Once the young couple had left, only Andre, his wife, and his sister remained.

Mia caught the scent of alcohol on her husband. "Honey, you've been drinking. How are you supposed to drive us back?"

Andre was momentarily speechless.

Even though Molly's car was fitted with snow chains, letting her drive in a blizzard was out of the question for her family. No matter how much preparation you did, if there was even a fraction of a percent of danger, they wouldn't risk it. To them, it was just too dangerous.

"I'm not driving tonight," Andre decided. "We'll have someone pick up your car tomorrow. We're all taking my car back." With Noah driving, Andre felt completely at ease.

Mia frowned, clearly disappointed. "But I bought matching coats for you and Henry today. I wanted you to try them on as soon as we got home!"

Andre could only sigh.