Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance novel Chapter 957

After school, she waited in their rented apartment for her boyfriend to get off work so they could head out together and pick a gift for little Henry.

In Andre's office, he watched his ever-active son crawl around, the little one holding onto his dad’s finger, leading him into all sorts of mischief.

Experts always say you shouldn't hit kids; you should teach them instead.

When Andre saw his boy trying to smash a glass cabinet with a cup, he gave him a few swats on the bottom, claiming it was more 'education' than punishment.

Leo and his girlfriend strolled through the mall, browsing various displays. Leo commented, “Instead of buying that chubby little guy gold or silver jewelry, why not get him a thick jacket?”

“Why’s that?” Anya asked, puzzled.

Leo, having had his own struggles with overbearing parents, replied, “A thick jacket is like better armor.”

So they headed to a baby boutique.

Sure enough, before winter even set in, Henry got his first puffy jacket.

Molly also received her first winter coat, a gift from her husband. “Better to be too warm than too cold,” he said.

Molly corrected him, “The saying is 'warm in spring, tough it out in autumn.'”

Chad quipped, “Back then, people were poor and good at making excuses. We’ve got money, so we don’t have to listen to old sayings.”

It was the first time Molly realized Chad could out-talk her.

They needed two gifts for Henry—one from Leo and one from Anya.

As the moon rose, the couple, done with their self-study, decided to take a stroll to mix a little fun into their routine. Suddenly, Leo’s phone buzzed with an unknown number. Ever polite, he answered, “Hello?”

On the other end was Paige, in tears, “Leo, are you with my dad?”

“No,” Leo replied, clueless about the situation.

“Do you know where he might be? I asked everyone at the office, and they said he often invites you along when he goes out. Any idea who his close friends are?”

Leo responded, “I don’t know.”

Paige broke into tears again. Leo frowned, asking, “What’s going on with Vincent?”

“Can you help me look for my dad? I can’t find him anywhere.”

Leo suggested, “Why not try Sean? If you can’t, maybe report it to the police.”

“I can’t get ahold of Sean either, and when I called the police, they said since my dad’s an adult and has only been missing for a bit, we should try reaching him ourselves first. You’re the closest to him at work, Leo, please, my mom’s losing it. I have to find him.”

Standing there, Leo looked at his girlfriend.

Anya took a big bite of sushi, her cheeks puffed out, “What’s the matter?”

Leo hung up and turned to her, “Anya, there’s something I need to talk about.”

Anya swallowed, “Chad, no need to talk, I’m with you all the way.”

Leo: “…”

He took Anya in his car, explaining the situation on the way.

They arrived at Vincent’s townhouse.

Paige was already waiting at the door. She ran to the passenger side, ready to hop in but stopped when she saw the young woman inside still munching on her sushi.

Paige hesitated, then moved to the back seat.

Someone from the house came out, advising Paige, “Make sure you’re back early; we’ve got to head home tonight.”