Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance novel Chapter 1318

“Honey! Why are you feeding me again?” Mia protested, putting on her best pout. She’d finally managed to slim down, and for once, all those gorgeous new dresses actually fit. But now, after this trip and Andre’s relentless spoiling, her clothes were starting to feel snug again.

Andre paused mid-conversation, turning to look at her with a patient smile. “Just one last bite, love. Finish this sausage and that’s it, I promise. Then we’ll head back and get some sleep.”

Mia cradled her soft cheeks, thinking about all the stubborn pounds she’d worked so hard to lose—only to eat them all back in one go. “No more,” she grumbled.

Andre leaned in, still coaxing. “Come on, sweetheart. Last one, I swear.”

But Mia’s resolve was set—she covered her mouth with both hands, shaking her head. “Nope, not happening.”

In the end, Andre finished off the sausage himself, shaking his head with an amused sigh.

Meanwhile, Mr. Calder went to check on the kids, only to find Anya had already worked her magic. Both children were fast asleep, tucked in tight, while Anya and Henry played quietly in the sand nearby.

By eleven, the bonfire had burned down, and everyone was sleepy and ready to call it a night. People got up, stretching and saying their goodbyes.

Cooper wanted to carry his nephew back, but Henry was only content if his parents were close by. With a helpless shrug, Cooper let it go.

Leo slung his “sweetie” over his shoulder and made his way back to their room.

Before leaving, Leo pulled Anya close, and while no one was watching, he sneaked a quick kiss. The two of them couldn’t help but glance over at their tiny, ever-present third wheel.

Henry blinked up at them, his eyes big and shining. Leo grinned, “What are you staring at, little dude? You even know what just happened?”

Henry pouted, then hollered, “Brother and sissy—kissy—mmph—”

Leo quickly covered Henry’s mouth, laughing. “You’re a real piece of work, aren’t you?”

Anya giggled at Henry’s muffled protest. “Say it again for your sister, baby!”

“Kissy~” Henry sang out once Leo let go.

Anya couldn’t stop smiling.

Officer Chad, ever the troublemaker, grinned, “Come on, we’re only five minutes from the top. We’ve done two-thirds already. Don’t you want to see the view?”

Leo watched his uncle-in-law with real respect for his shamelessness.

Molly, always the first to take the bait, squared her shoulders. “Alright, fine, let’s do this.”

Mia, the brains of the group, shot her a look. “Molly, honestly—how much do you trust Chad’s sense of direction?”

Andre, carrying Henry, nudged Mia. “Even Henry isn’t tired yet. Are you really giving up already? Lost your edge?”

Just like that, Mia perked up, thinking of her favorite drama, The Silent Ring. “No way, let’s keep going!”

That left only Anya, absent-mindedly poking at the ground with her stick. Leo leaned down, a smile in his voice. “Come on, sweetheart. The others are going for it—you don’t want to miss out, right?”

And with that, the whole motley crew trudged on, laughter echoing up the hillside.