Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance
Chapter 506

Chad turned his gaze to Molly, anticipation twinkling in his eyes as he awaited her response.

"Ah, introductions, huh? Waste of space compared to a nurse? Able to keep house and look after my bro, a daily vision of loveliness and grace."

Colleen eyed her daughter, "If your brother married someone like you, it'd be him keeping house and looking after you."

Chad raised an eyebrow at his sister. Ever since he found out she was playing dumb, he stopped holding back on certain matters.

This left Molly feeling like she was walking on air, uncertain of Chad's feelings towards her since neither had broached the subject directly.

Complicating matters was one of Chad's admirers at the hospital, prompting Jade to insist on discharging their mother early that afternoon.

But Molly couldn't shake the nagging feeling in her heart.

Her scholarship had come through, and she'd bought a smartphone specially for Chad. Before handing it over, she cautioned, "Bro, you gotta steer clear of those girls with bad intentions."

Chad accepted the phone, a teasing smile on his lips, "Does that include you?"

Molly's face flushed with embarrassment, "I-I didn't mean it like that!"

"Like what?"

Just as Molly was about to lash out in frustration, Chad caught her wrist, pulling her close, "You're the only exception."

Her cheeks betrayed her once again, turning a deep shade of crimson.

And lately, whenever she faced Chad, it was as if her tongue was tied in knots!

Chad's meaning was clear: she was the exception among all the girls who harbored ill intentions; he wouldn't keep his distance.

Jade sat in class, chin propped on her hand, staring at the blank blackboard, her mind clearly elsewhere.

Leo shook her gently, "Take notes."

"Huh? What?"

Leo asked her, "What's up with you lately? Daydreaming in class, zoning out at meals."

Molly quickly found a scapegoat, "Oh, I'm just thinking about Henry's christening."

Winter was approaching, and the little one had been home for nearly a month.

The special tiger-striped outfit ordered for him had arrived, and Mia gently tried it on her son. The jacket with its fluffy white trim; a little tiger hat with ears nestled in white fur, bearing the letter "K" for "King" in the middle; and those tiny red shoes, barely the size of a palm, adorned with a tiger's face intricately embroidered in a traditional Western style.

Mia had seen more ferocious tigers in other styles of embroidery, but she preferred the softer, more affectionate version for her son's christening.

And as she chatted more with Hansen, a touch of superstition had rubbed off on her-fearing that a too fierce tiger might somehow unsettle her son. A fierce tiger was suited for a king like Andre.

So, she chose the sweetly embroidered tiger face for her son's shoes.

Mia gazed at her son, lying peacefully on the bed, and leaned in to kiss his cheek, "My boy, you've been feeding well at home for a month, all plump and rosy now. You'll have to do your mama proud on your big day~"

Dressed like a little bundle of joy, Henry turned his head towards the wardrobe.

Mia asked, "Looking for your daddy?"

Soon after, Andre appeared, trying on a tailored suit for his wife's approval.

"Honey, switch your tie to a gray one for the day, it'll match your demeanor better."

Andre picked up his little "tiger" and, holding his son's bottom, said to Mia, "Don't forget the boy's vaccinations."

Mia's eyes lit up with joy, "Already time for my baby's shots?"

It wasn't concern for her son's discomfort that was evident in her voice-rather, a strange anticipation!

Mia exclaimed, "I always see other kids crying at their shots, and I can't help but laugh. Now it's my son's turn." Andre was speechless.

He gently laid his son back on the bed.

After Colleen's discharge and with a nanny to help, Molly looked forward to her nephew's christening.

That day, she would make her debut as the young Miss of the Cedillo family.

On the weekend, Mia, all bundled up, took her son to the hospital for a bath.

It was cold outside, and she had wrapped her son from head to toe.

When they arrived at the hospital, the baby was comfortably cradled in his mother's arms, fast asleep.

The hospital had nurses ready to assist the couple with their delicate, seemingly boneless little one. Andre watched from behind the glass, hands in his pockets, as his son was placed into the basin. Mia, anxious, pressed her hands against the glass to get a better view. The baby cried upon being submerged but soon quieted down, lulled by the warm water, and opened his mouth when the nurse touched his face, mistaking it for feeding time.

Mia chuckled from outside, "Look at my little foodie, thinking it's time to eat in the middle of his bath."

Andre also laughed, pulling out his phone to snap a few photos of his bathing son.

After the bath, Mia dressed her son in clean clothes and took him to the doctor's office for a check-up.

Busy at the hospital until noon, Andre took his wife and son home and cranked up the heat before heading to the office.

Molly's custom-made dress for the christening was ready-a green velvet gown with a small slit at the hem. When it was delivered, she rushed to her mother's bedroom to try it on with Colleen's help, twirling around and fishing for compliments, "Mom, do I look beautiful?" "Stunning, my darling girl."

"Fantastic, I'm going to knock Chad dead." Jade lifted her gown, clicking in her diamond heels as she dashed off to her hardworking brother's bedroom door, knocking loudly, "Brother, brother, open up." Chad braced himself for the usual annoyance as he dragged himself to the door.

He was met by Molly, looking like a sprightly elf in her green dress, her complexion even more radiant against the fabric. She was the refreshing mint of summer, bright and invigorating.

Chad couldn't help but be struck by Molly's beauty every time he saw her. With her stunning looks and slender waist, her smile had the power to quench any of his frustrations like a splash of water on a flame. "What's up?" Chad asked, his irritation subsiding as she approached.

"Bro," Molly started with a teasing lilt in her voice, "I think it's time for you to update your phone wallpaper. How about you take a new set of photos of me today and use one of them? It'll freshen things up!"