Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

"By the way, your dad's name is Andre."noveldrama

Henry was starting to pick up on his parents' names now. As they were leaving, still tucked in his dad's arms, he chirped, "Daddy is 'True Fish,' Mommy is 'Where.""

Mia tried to correct him, "Your dad is Andre, honey. Mommy is Mia."

But the little guy, still mispronouncing, insisted, "Where~"

Mia just laughed and gave up, "Alright, 'Where' it is."

Walking down the shady park path, Grandpa Hansen bent down and grinned, "So,

who's 'Mia's little guy'?"

Henry flashed a toothy smile and pointed at himself. "That's me!"

Even Andre couldn't hide a soft grin as he shifted Henry into his other arm.

It was late afternoon by the time everyone made it to the zoo. After three hours of wandering, they agreed to meet up at the North Gate.

Anya, who couldn't wait any longer for food, had veered off with her boyfriend. When they finally showed up, she had a hot sausage in one hand and grilled squid in the other. Leo, ever the gentleman, carried a big cup of milk tea in one hand and a bag of roasted chestnuts in the other, peeling one every so often to feed Anya.

Henry watched with wide eyes, licking his lips, and stretched out his arms. "Brother, carry me~"

Leo scooped him up, and sure enough, popped a chestnut into his mouth. Henry gripped the snack tightly, sneaking glances at his sister enjoying her food. It wasn't long before he was ready to switch arms again, always on the lookout for the next treat.

Soon, everyone gathered at the meeting spot. Molly showed off a camera roll full of cute photos, bubble gun still in hand.

The little family was watching flamingos when Molly spotted a mini train, In a flash, she scooped up her son and hurried to the ticket booth my kid wants to ride the train, but he's too little to go alone, so fll hold him."

Jade hopped onboard with their son on her lap. Wayne sat wedged between his parents-his mom bubbling with excitement, Wayne looking stoic as ever.

They toured the animal exhibits, but Wayne, just like his dad, didn't seem impressed by much. If he had his way, he'd rather sit back and watch his mom strike her dramatic poses.

Molly, unfazed, handed the bubble gun to her husband. "Chad, blow bubbles with your left hand and take pictures with your right."

With both parents occupied, Wayne ended up on the ground, small and serious, glancing back at his glamorous mom and his dad, who was always on guard. Chad made Sure Wayne was safe keeping his legs around him like a human fence.

After a bit, Chad scooped Wayne up, dusted him off with a few playful swats- though to Wayne, it felt like he was getting scolded-then tucked him back into his

arms.

At the panda enclosure, Wayne was set down again while his dad took more photos of Molly. "Sweetie, does Mommy look pretty like this?" Molly called out.

Wayne, cheeks puffed out, responded with a dramatic yawn, his eyes watering a little.

After the photo op, he got a few more playful pats on the backside, which made him grumble and insist on being held by his mom instead.

Between his parents, it was clear his mom was the softie. Once she had him in her arms, she couldn't help but stop every few steps to smothers him with kisses. Sometimes she'd just stand there, hugging and kissing him until she was satisfied, then stroll on with him still clinging to her.

This was Wayne's daily routine-surviving his mom's sudden bursts of overwhelming affection.

When it was time to go, Andre suggested the women, kids, and grandparents stay put and keep playing while he and the other guys fetched the cars from the lot at the other entrance.

That night, after Naomi called to say she wouldn't be home for dinner, the whole crew headed out for a lively meal at Majestic Dining Enclave.