Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance novel Chapter 1378

Once Henry was driving smoothly, Cooper let Wayne and Jared each have a turn riding shotgun, soaking up the thrill. With Cooper leading the pack, the backyard echoed with the kids’ laughter. Even Jared—usually the quiet, serious one—was grinning from ear to ear.

Aimee stood at the window, watching them. “Mrs. Cedillo, does your brother need some cash?”

“For what?”

“I’m thinking of hiring him to teach my son. Name your price.”

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After hanging out at the Irvin house for a while—and with Henry’s new toy staying put—they got ready to head out. Mia said, “When your brother-in-law gets here, he can pick it up and take it home.”

So off they went again.

Henry, of course, didn’t want to leave. He was about two seconds away from throwing himself on the ground in protest, but after a few well-placed pats from his mom, he gave up and let himself be carried to the car with only a sulky look.

That night, three women, three kids, and three strollers meandered through the night market.

Henry didn’t want to sit in his stroller—he had legs, didn’t he? He wanted to walk. But his mom wasn’t about to let him run wild, so she struck a deal. “If you sit nicely, I’ll buy you a fruit tea. If you agree, shake on it. If you don’t, I’ll keep spanking until you do.”

Henry leaned on the stroller bar, bright eyes blinking as he thought it over. He remembered something about “spankings” in the negotiation. Seeing his mom’s outstretched hand, he wisely reached up his tiny paw and shook on it, grinning.

“Deal.”

So there he was, happily pushed along, clutching his fruit tea with both hands—even though his hands were too small for the cup. He lounged in his stroller like a little king, legs swinging, completely content.

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