Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

The three little ones had already managed to wriggle out of their seatbelts. All around Jared on the floor was a fortress of sofa cushions, like a makeshift safety net to keep him from getting hurt. Wayne had his own pile of cushions too, proof that he'd been busy just moments before.

Henry, always the protective big brother, had lined the floor with pillows before helping his little brothers down. Even when the two of them tumbled to the ground, their startled cries quickly melted into laughter as they clambered back up, completely unfazed.

Aimee picked up her son from the floor, dusted him off, and gently buckled him back into his stroller. Then, under the watchful eyes of the three moms, the brothers put on a little show-taking turns pretending to save each other from imaginary disasters.

Mia was totally stunned. "Is that really my son? How does he even know how to open the safety straps?"

Molly's face was a mix of pride and disbelief. “Honestly, Mia, your nephew's brains clearly didn't come from you. He's sharp-maybe even sharper than his aunt."

That evening, after a seminar at school, Anya followed GPS directions and hopped in a cab, arriving just as things were winding down.

The moment she walked in, she saw the three adorable kiddos sitting in a circle on the floor. "Auntie's babies!" she called out.

She knelt down, scooped up the unfamiliar baby like a cuddly little pet, and gave Jared a gentle shake. "You are just too cute! Why does this family have the world's cutest babies?"

She set Jared down and immediately picked up Wayne, showering him with kisses. "Wayne, Anya loves you so much!"

Not missing a beat, she lifted Henry, gave him a big smooch, and hugged him close. "Sweetie, Anya missed you so much!"

Watching Anya's playful energy, Aimee asked, "And you are...?"

Molly and Mia answered in perfect unison, "Our niece-total sweetheart, master chef, and famous baby fanatic."

Anya, of course, dove right into the little-kid chaos, making herself at home in their world of games and giggles. Mia looked at her with surprise. "Anya, what are you doing here so late?"

Anya explained, "We had another seminar at school for the class reps. It was all about scam prevention. Uncle Chad said with summer break coming up, a bunch of companies start recruiting on campus for summer jobs. They promise big salaries and great benefits, but sometimes it's a scam-students pay a deposit and then poof, the company disappears. So the school's making sure we're all on our guard."

"My Chad was at your school again?" Mia asked.

Anya shook her head. "No, Uncle Chad didn't go himself. He sent Donnie, his right-hand guy."

Molly grinned knowingly. "Of course, Donnie. There's only one Donnie on their team."

"Anya, come meet a gorgeous new friend," Mia said with a wink.

Ms. Aimee jumped in, "Wait, you two get to be her aunts, and I'm just the friend?"

Mia teased, "Anya, come meet your new auntie!"

Ms. Aimee laughed, "Mrs.

Cedillo actually, let's just stick with big sister, that sounds way better." Gontent

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Mia burst out laughing as Anya, already cradling another baby, made her way

over with a grin.

There was just something about

Anya-sweet, gentle, and totally lovable. Ms. Aimee was already plotting. Anya, do you have a boyfriend? Because I know a few eligible guys-a family with a pharmaceutical company, another who runs an airport..."

Anya giggled. "I actually already have a boyfriend."noveldrama

Aimee raised an eyebrow. "What does he do?"

Anya pouted playfully. "He's in grad school."

"And his job?"

"He's starting his own business," Anya replied.

Noticing everyone's interest, Jadeet

quickly chimed in, "She's Anya heiress to the Calder Corporation."

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Aimee blinked. "Well... sorry, I guess no one I know is quite in her league."