Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Journalists' pen and lawyers' words, these were the things that could turn coal to diamonds. You didn't want to cross either one. Andre noticed his wife's lips reddened from the spicy food. He picked up her apple juice and held it to her lips.

Mia took a sip, then continued her conversation with Molly. "Why don't you think about where we should go for dinner?"

"Okay, I won't bother you anymore. I'll let you know when I decide."

After hanging up the call, Mia took the straw out of her juice and drank straight from the cup.

Once she finished, she pointed her spoon at her husband's dish. "Honey, I want some of your soup."

"It's spicy."

Mia whined, "Just one sip, please?"

Andre couldn't resist her plea and passed her the soup. Mia, true to her word, took just one sip, then her mouth opening wider than an egg.

Half an hour later, the family of three stepped out of Chad's office in silence. Chad escorted them to the door, completely ignoring his bored little sister sitting on a nearby bench.

At the door, Chad addressed the mother and son. "I've laid out the pros and cons for you. If this continues, it will only bring harm. Go home and learn to be a decent human being."

The pregnant woman thanked Chad through her tears, "Thank you, Captain." Chad glanced at her but didn't respond.

Unbeknownst to everyone else, once the family of three got into a taxi, the usually timid woman said, "Let's get a divorce. I want to keep the baby."

After seeing three people leave, Chad entered the police station, and his arm was grabbed by Molly. "Did you sort out my problem again?"

irritation. "Molly, you're starting your internship at mom's

the three of them had been keeping a low profile for months. Just one week into the holidays, and the

as if to smack Molly. But knowing her brother would never actually hit her,

away.

realized that their tragedy is far more impactful than any case you've shown me or report you've made me listen to. It's real,

Chad believe her. "This is what happens when you don't properly investigate your

"Of course, Chad."

looked down at his sister, who had shamelessly snuggled into his arms. "You didn't get physical today, did

replied, "Today, everyone got physical, except me. Even

grunted in approval. "Talking isn't a

"Even if I did get physical,

eyes. When did Molly become so good at reading

he mentioned her upcoming internship, Molly dodged the topic. "Andre is going on a business trip for

mouth full. Chad pulled out a napkin and

gesture, one they were both accustomed

me out to

swamped with work every day. I wish I could clone myself. Where would I find the time to

you take some time off tomorrow to go back to our hometown with me? We could pick up grandpa and grandma and bring them to live in the city. The countryside is full of mosquitoes and bugs in the summer, and the weather is

don't want to go back to our grandparents' place with dad. Every time he goes, he gets all nostalgic and wants to stay overnight." She continued, "Last time, I got bitten

in middle school when she heard they were visiting their grandparents. She had eagerly joined her father. But once they arrived, her choice of wearing a skirt turned out to be a bad idea. Her legs were covered in mosquito bites. Even a trip to the restroom

having grown up in that place, was filled with memories and wasn't as bothered by the mosquitoes. He decided to stay on. Eventually, Molly's grandmother gave her

back of her hands

appearance. In her distress, she gave Kendrick a piece of her mind, "Anyone would think you're her stepfather, taking her to