Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

The Byrne family gathered together, with Grandma Aubree and Grandpa Elmer leading the way, followed by Mr. & Mrs. Byrne, the cherished aunt and uncle, and Henry's favorite little brother.

Wayne snuggled in his dad's arms as they walked in. Andre quickly came over with a grin to scoop up his nephew. There's something special about uncles and nephews, a bond that stems from the love for their sisters.

Andre held the sweet Henry, who blinked curiously at the room full of unfamiliar faces, his eyes always tracking his parents. When he saw his mom picking up another baby, he blinked again and turned back to his dad.noveldrama

Chad, in his casual clothes, was sitting nearby, his gaze dancing between his wife and child. “Feeling a bit jealous that Molly's holding someone else?" Chad teased with a smile. "Molly's got your brother Henry."

Wayne pouted, almost about to cry. Just then, an eager voice called from behind, "Hey, brother-in-law, let me have a turn holding him."

Cooper quickly took the child, cooing, "Sweetheart, let your uncle get a good look at you. So cute, let me give you a couple of kisses, your little cheeks are so soft." And with that, Cooper planted kisses on him.

Outside, a car engine cut off, followed by a cheerful shout, "Hey, kiddos, Aunt Anya is here!"

Leo jogged in behind, "Hold on now, didn't we just set some ground rules at home? It hasn't even been half an hour, and you've already forgotten?"

As Anya burst through the door with Leo in tow, they saw Cooper and everyone else taking turns trying to hold Henry. Leo chuckled, "Good luck getting a turn now."

Once Cooper had the child, there was no getting him back unless Cooper chose to hand him over.

Madison wanted a turn with Wayne, but Cooper wasn't having it, which just confirmed her reputation as a tough mama. Henry turned, pouting, and clapped his hands, "Yay, Grandma!"

Wayne watched stranger after stranger hold him, starting to sob softly in Madison's arms.

Anya came over, "Henry, want your sister to hold you?"

Cooper replied, "Join the line, you're number 8."

Leo wrapped his arm around Anya's shoulder, "Did you hear? There are so many ahead of us, we might as well skip the line."

Anya reluctantly looked at Henry, then shifted to a new favorite, “Little pumpkin, let your sister hold you."

Cooper walked over again, “Same line, you're still number 8."

Anya frowned, "Why is it so hard?" She didn't expect it to be this difficult twice.

Cooper explained, "The line to hold my sweetie and the line to hold the sweetie are one and the same."

Leo suddenly really liked Cooper, "Hey, we're just here today to enjoy some good company."

Later, as they lounged on the couch, Denny struck up a chat with Anya, "Aren't you the beauty queen from Havenbrook University?"

Anya replied curiously, "Oh, you know me?"

Leo quickly became protective, shooting a wary look at Denny.

Denny clarified, "Your and your boyfriend's pictures are all over the forum, who wouldn't know you?"

Anya was momentarily speechless.

Leo's suspicion vanished, and he beamed with pride, "You're Denny, who got into the law master's this year, right? I heard about you from Mia, about that big fight you all were in."

Mia playfully punched Leo's arm, giving him a sideways glance with a whisper, "Keep track of what you should and shouldn't say."

Since Henry often brought lunch to his mom, he and Jamie became "acquaintances," "Auntie!"