Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Leo's phone buzzed, and Anya picked up. "Hey there!"

"Anya?" Annie asked, recognizing the girl from a previous encounter that left a lasting impression.

Anya's ears perked up at the familiar voice. "Oh, it's you, Auntie Officer?"

Thanks to Conner, Annie's reputation had skyrocketed, and being called "Auntie" made her feel an unexpected fondness for the young girl. "Yes, that's me. Is Leo around to chat?" "Chad just dozed off. Auntie, do you need something from Chad?"

"Oh, no worries. It's just some case details. Could you ask Leo to ring me back when he's up?"

Anya had a hunch it might involve Vincent but wisely kept quiet. "Sure thing, see you, Auntie Officer."

By five in the afternoon, the alcohol's effects had worn off.

Andre and his family headed out to their spacious backyard, equipped with gardening tools in hand.

Henry plopped down on the grass, looking bewildered. "Goo goo gah gah?"

Mia, holding a shovel, grinned at her son, who was flashing his tiny teeth. "We're planting a tree for you, sweetie, a tree full of blessings."

Next to them lay a small ginkgo sapling, which Henry hugged with a beaming smile.

Andre tackled the heavy work, digging a hole and transplanting the sapling.

The couple had planned this for ages. "When I was little, my parents planted a mimosa tree for me back home. It symbolized their love and their affection for me. It blooms beautifully every year. One day, we'll take you and Henry to see it when it's in full bloom." That night, while watching his son sleep, Andre felt a deep, quiet paternal love. "Let's plant a ginkgo tree for his birthday."

Health, longevity, success, blessings...

The timing was perfect-planting ginkgo in late autumn seemed destined for Henry.

So here they were, with dad in a suit and tie digging the hole, mom playing in the dirt, and their little boy having a blast.

After planting the sapling, the family of three pressed their handprints into the mud-the dad's big palm, the mom's warm hand, and the baby's adorable little paw.

Henry gazed up at the sapling, his little nose crinkling with laughter.

"Let's head inside," Andre said, hoisting his son onto his shoulders, his large hands holding Henry's chubby paws, offering a view from above.

Henry's laughter was infectious, echoing all around. Andre jogged lightly, his son's joy bringing a smile to his face.

Mia chased after them, "I'm gonna catch you two!"

It was like a dream, a scene so perfect it felt unreal.

Mia always felt blessed, but the specifics were elusive.

Chasing her husband and son, hearing their laughter fill the yard, she finally understood.

In this busy world, the high-powered CEO devoted his heart to his wife and son. The young beauty, leaving behind the comforts of college, chose to be a loving wife and a witty mom.

Henry's baby talk continued, with each run, he felt the wind on his face, saw new sights, and his laughter was as sweet as music.

Andre's ringed with clarity, Mia's eyes twinkled, and as the sun set, casting the world in a serene twilight, everything felt just right.

Under the setting sun, the little family-mom with lively eyes, dad tall and stately, and their adorable son-enjoyed the evening glow and life's simple joys.

"Let's go in, it's getting chilly, and our little guy's cheeks are windburned," Mia said, touching his face.

Andre lifted his giggling son from his shoulders, holding him close. "Time to head back."

"Roar."

Mia teased, "You little rascal, a traitor from the tiger's den, a unique one from the wolf's pack."

As the sunset faded, the family returned to their warm home.

"Tomorrow, Mommy's got class, Daddy's got work, and you'll go to your uncle's, alright?" "Mommy."

Mia chuckled, "You have no idea how much your uncle dotes on you."

That evening, mother and son sat together, unwrapping gifts.

Andre tidied up the discarded boxes and ribbons nearby.

That night, with the lights out, everything was quiet.

The world was still, stars twinkling above.

The next day.

Andre rose early to drop his wife at her grad class.

Henry stayed with his favorite uncle.

Cooper proudly took him out.

Leo was up with the sun, donning his sports gear for a morning run, disciplined under his uncle's watchful eye. With no work, he had time to spare.

In the morning, sunglasses on, he waited in the car. When Anya emerged, she hurried over, "Chad."

"Hop in, I'll get you to school."

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"Auntie, Anya said you called,

so here I am to help out."

Annie coughed, "Leo, come over here... Just have a few questions for you."

After helping with the investigation, Leo ran into the officer next door.

Chad's heart skipped a beat, "What brings you here?"

"Just cooperating with the investigation, no worries, it's not about Jade and Mia this time."

Officer Chad felt a bit calmer.

In the afternoon, he met Paige. "I held up my end, what about yours?"

Leo handed over the evidence and left.

He had more than just Vincent to deal with, so he dialed Lee.

Lee, anxious and shaky, answered, "Hello, Leo, what's up?"

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"Hey, Sean, got time for a drink? I'll text you the place, see you in a bit."

He hung up and waited at the bar.

Twenty minutes later, Lee sat nervously across from Leo.

"Sean, relax. My uncle's my uncle, and I'm me. Let's keep things chill."

Lee stammered, "Leo, no, Leo, I..."

Leo gave a reassuring smile. "Sean,

don't be a stranger. Just call me Leo. I know you're just doing your job, and sometimes you have to follow Vincent's orders. Don't worry, I'm not here to cause trouble I'm here to help."