Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance novel Chapter 862

Molly pulled her husband aside, "Chad, where are you headed?"

"$50." That was all Chad could hint at.

Molly got the message, "Safety first."

Chad gently touched his wife's belly, "With you two, I'll be cautious."

Chad changed into casual clothes while Molly watched him leave. She couldn't shake the feeling that this case was a big deal; so big, in fact, that Chad, who hadn't traveled for work in ages, was off again.

As Molly saw Chad off and was about to head back inside, a car horn interrupted her thoughts.

She turned, "Who's causing a ruckus in the neighborhood... Oh, it's my nephew!"

Leo rolled down his window, having caught Molly's scolding, "Buzz off." Whenever Jade called him "nephew," Leo felt like she was teasing him.

Leo parked haphazardly, and as he stepped out, Molly rushed over, "Give me a hug."

"Get outta here."

Leo pushed her away playfully, "You're married, and I've got a girlfriend. Even between an aunt and nephew, let's keep it cool."

"Such a straight shooter! How does Anya put up with you?" Molly joked. Seeing her dear friend and nephew lifted her spirits, easing the sadness from Chad's departure.

Leo replied, "You don't get it, I'm providing Anya with a sense of security."

"Alright, alright, whatever you say. Since you care so much, I'll let it slide. Come on in."

Leo popped open the trunk and lugged out several boxes of gifts.

"Bringing gifts to your aunt's place?" Molly eyed the presents Leo carried.

Leo shrugged, "Of course, I'm here to make you look good. Showing up empty-handed wouldn't be right."

He followed Molly inside.

Coleen and Kendrick were home. Seeing Leo, they lit up, "Leo's here, have a seat."

The maid took the gifts, and Coleen said kindly, "You're still a kid to us, no need to bring anything. You're making us feel like strangers."

Everyone knew Leo was having a tough time with the Cedillo family and wasn't returning home, but nobody brought it up.

Kendrick would ask about Leo's work, but Coleen hit a nerve, "Leo, where's your girlfriend?"

"Yeah, where's Ms. Anya?" Molly chimed in.

Leo grinned, "My girl, I'm picking her up on the 22nd. She's still at her place."

"She's a lovely girl, very likable," Kendrick remarked.

Leo, with pride in his voice, still added, "But she's not exactly obedient."

Molly patted her nephew on the shoulder, "Be thankful. If you had someone like Mia and me, you'd know what real disobedience is."

Leo quipped, "Who could compare to you two? Jade, you better chill out and set a good example for your future kid. Seeing Mia's parenting with Henry, I'd say it's a lost cause." Any hint of a fight and that kid gets more hyped than his mom.

Molly laughed, "Chad said we'd just hand the kid over to my parents."

Mr. & Mrs. Byrne raised their eyebrows, "Did we agree to this?"

Molly cheerfully replied, "I've agreed on your behalf!"

Her tone was so breezy, it was hard to argue with her logic.

Leo looked at Molly's belly, "Why is it so small?"

"Maybe I just found out I'm pregnant?"

Being a guy with little experience around pregnancies, Leo was puzzled. "Do you feel any discomfort?"

Molly shook her head, "Physically, I'm great, and emotionally too. I'm treated like royalty here; no one dares to argue with me."

Leo laughed, "You're really something."

"I've got the confidence."

"Not..."

Click, she hung up again.

Leo was stunned, "I hadn't finished speaking."

On the third call, Leo quickly said, "Not, I'd be lying."

This time, Anya didn't hang up.

Romance from a straightforward guy often requires patience, or misunderstandings can arise.

The romance Anya sought felt like an illusion to her.

"Chad, did you visit your aunt? Did she like the pendant?" That was a gift Leo and Anya had chosen together over video call.

Anya had even teased Leo, "Why didn't you pick it yourself? You're great at choosing; I loved the bracelet you got me."

Leo replied, "Nonsense, picking for my girl is my duty. Molly is a married woman; what business do I have choosing gifts for her? This is something you should be involved in."

Watching Leo's handsome face, Anya felt a surge of affection, wanting to kiss her phone.

Sometimes, straightforward guys can indeed overflow a woman's sense of security.

At least, the small details women overlook, he had thought of them all.

In the end, Anya chose a crystal-clear locket for Leo to give as a gift.

During a video call, Anya playfully bargained, "Chad, can I possibly come over two days later?"

"No way! Pack up and move in, honestly. You've been running wild at your place, not settling down. Don't you think you're in the way at home? Your parents want to have some alone time, but there you are, right in the middle."

"But my mom is pregnant now, so their alone time is over anyway," Anya pointed out.

Leo replied, "Do you know why your mom is having a second child now? It's because you're not home!"

Anya fell silent.