Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance -
Chapter 547
Jade returned home, ready to send Vivian packing. But this time, the roadblock was her mother, Coleen.
"Mom? Seriously? You want her as your daughter-in-law now? What's going on? Changed your mind about me?" Jade's last visit to the Byrne household had her feeling all meek and mild, barely speaking up.
This time, though, she was back on her turf. Days had passed, and she had come to terms with her relationship with Chad. Naturally, her boldness had returned too.
In front of everyone, she pointed at Chad, who was looking at her with that tender, indulgent smile, and said, "Even if you don't want me, it's too late. Your son is head over heels for me. He won't survive without marrying me. Coleen, you get to choose-Vivian or me." Chad's face practically overflowed with a smile full of love. No matter when, every time he saw Molly, his eyes would light up with joy, even if she caused him all kinds of trouble.
Coleen couldn't stand to look at her daughter. "Get upstairs now!"
Jade crossed her arms and pouted, "Not happening."
Coleen threatened, "No allowance for you this month if you don't listen."
Jade shrugged, "Whatever, I'll just spend Chad's money... Ow, Mom, not so rough, my arm hurts-"
Her defiance lasted all of three minutes before she caved to her mother's strong grip. Coleen dragged her upstairs to the study.
Downstairs, Grandma Aubree and Grandpa Elmer were asking their grandson, "What does the Cedillo family think of your relationship with Molly?"
Chad watched Jade's retreating figure until she disappeared, his smile fading with her. "I'm still working on it."
Grandma Aubree muttered, "What's with our family? Always sisters marrying brothers."
"What do you mean?"
Upstairs in the study:
Jade burst into laughter, clinging to Coleen's arm, "Mom, Mrs. Coleen, you're the light of my life!"
Coleen replied dryly, "So, you're just trying to get Vivian hitched to Dave, huh?"
"Is it important?" Molly chimed in, "Absolutely. Doing this, you're dealing with two troublesome people at once! Juliana can't match Vivian, but she's delusional and clingy. Vivian has played the doting mother and daughter for years, but when her interests are at stake, she'll drop the act and go to war with Juliana. And Juliana is a wild card- their mutual torment will keep our household worry-free.
This brings three benefits: one, saving a future in-law family from Vivian's harm; two, rescuing any unfortunate girl from marrying Dave; and three, as an aunt, you're finding a wife for your nephew, otherwise with his luck, he'd never find one."
Coleen tapped her daughter's forehead, "You think you know it all." She continued, "I didn't let her leave because I feared she'd run away. Plus, she could use your grandparents staying in Havenbrook to try to sabotage you and Chad. So I'll turn the tables, use your grandparents to keep her in check, and push her marriage to Dave. If she's so keen on playing the good girl for the elders, let her marry their grandson."
"What if she wants to marry my Chad, then what?" Molly voiced her deepest concern.
Would her grandparents prefer Vivian and push her onto their own grandson?
Coleen stated firmly, "No chance! First off, no matter how good Vivian is, she won't measure up to their granddaughter with 'no merits."""
Said granddaughter with 'no merits': "Mom, I do have some good points."
Coleen continued, "Secondly, you and Chad have been together for so long, the old folks won't interfere foolishly. And most importantly, who Chad wants to marry isn't for your dad and me to decide, let alone the old folks."
Molly nodded in agreement, "Right. My brother's too strong-willed; he doesn't even listen to me."
Coleen rolled her eyes at her daughter.
After a short time in the study, Jade bounced happily down the stairs.
Chad stood at the bottom, arms akimbo, watching the playful girl, "If you take a tumble down those stairs, you won't be hopping around."
Molly shot back, "If I fall, it only shows your lack of skill. As a cop who can't protect the citizens, as a brother who can't guard his sister, as a 'boyfriend' who can't catch his 'girlfriend.""
Hearing the word 'girlfriend,' Chad grinned, his mood instantly brightened. He spread his arms affectionately, ready to catch his sharp-tongued "girlfriend"!
Though she hadn't succeeded in getting rid of the unwanted guest, Molly had a thoroughly satisfying day.
In the afternoon, she returned home carrying several shopping bags, only to be greeted by the wails of little Henry.
She rushed over with heartfelt concern, "Oh, my sweetie, who's got you all worked up into such a fuss?"
Mia was laughing nearby, "Took him for his shots today, hahaha, made him watch the whole ordeal and hear all the other babies crying. When it was his turn, he started bawling before the needle even touched him. I admit, I'm an irresponsible mother, but it was hilarious. Sorry, son."
As Mia laughed, the little one cried. Their shared joy and sorrow were not in sync.
"Mia, you're unbelievable, next time he needs shots, call me," said the doting aunt.
Mia nodded, "He was almost calmed down, then your Andre tricked him into drinking formula, and he started crying all over again."
Caught in the act, Andre, the father, awkwardly brushed his nose. "He needs to get used to formula; it'll be his main source of nutrition once he's weaned."
Seeing her son still upset, Mia relented as only a mother would. She held him close, wiping away his tears, "This little guy, I don't know who he takes after, has such a temper, still crying about it."
Jade, aware of her lineage, spoke up, "He probably takes after us Cedillos; we all have strong tempers."
The little guy snuggled into his mother's embrace, latching onto her breast for a feeding. It wasn't long before the comforting rhythm lulled him into sleep.
After their son had drifted off, Andre moved closer to gently unzip the little one's puffy winter jacket, peeling back one side to reveal the spot where the vaccine had been administered.
His heart clenched at the sight of his son's chubby arm, a sentiment Mia caught flickering in her husband's eyes. The memory of the long needle piercing the tender flesh was too much for her; she couldn't even bear to watch, leaving Andre to hold their son during the vaccination.
It was clear that he had felt the sting of it too.
Handing the sleeping child over to her husband, Mia let out a sigh, "Honey, it looks like you're turning into a real softie."
Hansen, who had been lounging on the couch observing the whole scene, couldn't help but chime in, "That's not always the case. He doesn't hold back when he's roughhousing with Leo."
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