Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance novel Chapter 1532

“Ms. Maja, every big sister’s got a soft spot for her little sis. That’s just how it is.”

Maja shot him a wary look. “What are you up to?”

Miles grinned. “Conner just told me he never told you your sister already found you—and he even tried to get me to take care of you for him. But hey, I’m all about helping people. I’ll make sure you and your sister see his true colors.”

“Asshole.” Maja wanted to stand up, but even that felt impossible right now. She just glared after Miles as he walked away, too drained to do more than mutter curses at Conner under her breath.

***

Havenbrook.

Maja gathered her things, ready to clock out for the day. Just like Chad said, the higher-ups’ approval had come through fast. She’d been tied up for days, handing off her work and getting ready to head back home.

When Mia heard Maja was leaving, she wanted to help out.

But her little shadow, Henry, was always glued to her side. He’d run through the living room shouting, “Where are you?” pound on her bedroom door, “Where are you?” and climb onto her bed, chirping, “Where are you?” until she finally woke up. When she did, he’d give her that cheeky, angelic grin and say, “Play with me, Mommy!”

Every time, Mia wasn’t even out the door yet—just kneeling by the entryway, changing into her shoes.

Henry, sharp as ever, always knew what that meant. The second Mommy started putting on her shoes, he’d dart over and grab her leg with a death grip.

So, wherever Mia went, her little sidekick was always in tow.

Annie had just about finished packing up her things when she and her son showed up at Mia’s door.

“You’re almost done packing already?” Mia teased, grinning. “You really can’t wait to go home, huh? I’ve never seen you this prepared.”

Annie rubbed her belly, smiling. “I still need to run out and buy another suitcase. Turns out I have more stuff than I thought. And tomorrow I’ve got to stop by my work dorm to wrap things up there, too.”

Their driver pulled up to the curb, ready to take them to the mall.

Annie’s mood was bright with the thought of finally going home, and Mia, distracted by her son’s antics and the chaos of the crowded mall, let her guard drop and didn’t notice the faint sense of eyes on them.

Since Annie was pregnant and couldn’t walk too long, they kept their shopping quick and decided to head back early.

They stepped out of the elevator and into the parking garage, taking a few steps before both women suddenly stopped at the same time.

Henry, already tuckered out, held up his pudgy arms and started whining for a carry. Mia, not wanting to argue, plopped him down on Annie’s new rolling suitcase to keep him content.

Henry was thrilled, but when his mom stopped moving, he looked up at her with his round baby cheeks and piped up, “Come on, Mommy! Go! My new car won’t move if you don’t!”

The quiet in the parking lot snapped both women back to attention, their earlier caution returning in a rush.