Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Anya strolled back into the living room, finding it just as bustling and cozy as ever, with her family gathered around. Every evening when Bruce came home from work, he made sure to scoop up his two little ones in a big bear hug.

"Hey Grandpa, Uncle, Aunt, everyone!" Anya called out, rattling off greetings like a pro, before scooping up her cherished older kid and dashing over to fuss over her favorite little one.

"Anya, did Leo give you a tough time? Is that why you're here in the middle of the night?" Naomi asked, half-concerned.

Anya suddenly remembered the real reason she was there. "Oh, no, not at all. I'm here to see Uncle Andre."

Andre raised an eyebrow. Him?

Mia, intrigued, glanced at her husband. Anya was usually so shy, barely speaking

to him unless she was there. What on earth would bring her niece over at this hour? It had to be about Leo!

Andre seemed to catch on and stood up, "Let's go chat in the study."

Anya gently set Henry down and followed him upstairs.

As Mia turned around, her eyes met her sister's. Molly's eyes twinkled with mischief, prompting Mia to raise an eyebrow in return.

Shortly after, Mia decided to follow them.

"Looks like Mia's up to her old tricks again," Hansen chuckled. Molly just nodded with a knowing smile.

In the study, Anya handed over a piece of paper. "Uncle, Chad said you'd get it once you see this. He also mentioned that the new guy at work, Greg, is trouble." Eavesdropping, Mia frowned. Who even says "trouble” like that anymore?

Andre immediately knew what his nephew was hinting at-someone from the Dark Web. He glanced at the code, recognizing it as an attack targeting the Cedillo Group's online assets.

"I get it. Head back home, and drive safely, alright?"

"Okay, thanks, Uncle. I'm off then."

As she opened the door, Anya came face to face with her aunt.

Mia quickly stood up, and Andre noticed his nosy wife at the doorway, "Come on in."

Mia hesitated, caught red-handed.

Anya blinked and slipped out through the gap, "Hey there, my little ones! Anya's back!"

Mia entered the study and closed the door behind her, "Honey, I didn't hear a thing. I was just curious if you and Leo were patching things up, so I came to listen in."

Andre shook his head, "No, we haven't made up."

Unable to resist her curiosity, Mia asked again, "Honey, what does 'trouble' mean in this context?"noveldrama

Andre smirked, "I thought you didn't hear anything?"

Mia playfully pouted, "Alright, maybe I fibbed a little!"

In the living room, Anya smothered her two little ones with hugs and kisses, contemplating sneaking

Henry away for the night. Afteranet

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while, she reluctantly got up, kiddos, your sister's gotta go."

Henry clung to her neck, mumbling sweetly.

Anya gave him one last affectionate kiss before realizing she had to scoot.

Once she left the Cedillo household and sat in the car, Leo asked, "What took you so long?"

Anya's eyes twinkled mischievously, “Oh, I was just chatting with my uncle. He said to drive safe."

Seeing through her little act, Leo asked, "Did you smother those two with kisses?"

Anya puffed her cheeks, getting ready to deny when Leo teased, "Don't make me hack into our home's cameras."

Anya shot back, "You hack, I'll call the cops."

Leo gently pinched her cheek,

"You're quite the rebel, aren't you?" With that, he leaned over and gave

her a playful kiss, "I'm reclaiming all those kisses you gave away

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Meanwhile, Mia was still playfully sparring with Andre, "Honey, just spill the beans,

or I'll have to do some digging myself. It'll just waste time."

Andre took the paper back, swiveled his chair, and patted his lap. Mia caught on quickly, sidling over to on his lap, wrapping her arms around his neck, expecting

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something sweet. Instead, she got a playful swat on the behind, "Honey! You cheeky thing!"