Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Officer Chad, who was fed up with his sister, retorted, "So, my hospitalization is good news for you?"

Molly gave him an annoyingly mischievous grin.

Before long, the couple returned to the room, making the atmosphere a tad more relaxed with the family of four together.

His mother, Coleen, asked, "Why did those two bigwigs drop by today?"

His dad, Kendrick, replied, "They're still investigating Chad's case and the incident in River City. The recent news online has been putting pressure on them, so they had to show up and assure the public."

Molly, turning round to her parents, announced, "I'm not leaving tonight, just FYI."

Coleen replied, "Don't cause more trouble, Molly. Your dad and I will stay in the hospital tonight."

Molly threw off Chad's blanket, took off her shoes, and snuggled her legs into the bed, "You two should leave now."

Mr. & Mrs. Byrne looked at their mischievous daughter in helpless silence.

Chad knew there would be a lengthy debate with his parents if Molly didn't stay. Fortunately, he could take care of himself. So he suggested, "Let her stay. It will make her feel useful, and we won't have to deal with her fussing." Molly nodded approvingly.

Later, Coleen and Kendrick left with a sense of relief. Molly joyously saw them off at the door, watched them get into the car, and then dashed back to the hospital room.

"Guess who's back, Chad?" Molly announced cheerfully, interrupting Chad's thoughts and bringing a smile to his face.

Molly locked the door and started to arrange the couch for the night's sleep. Her excitement about finally being able to lend a hand was infectious, because Chad found himself in a similarly cheerful mood.

"Chad, can you eat watermelon?" she asked.

Chad replied, "I can."

out with a mask on. Then she returned with a hefty watermelon and

are we going to eat it without

replied, "Mia can split a watermelon with a

reached for Molly's bag, and retrieved a small knife.

I don't remember putting a knife in my

handed her half of the watermelon, "You said you needed it when you bought this bag. You were worried about being targeted because you're pretty and carry expensive bags. So you put a knife in there for self-defense."

the watermelon on her lap, and started browsing for a movie

out to him. He had spent the day replying to dozens

phone screen. Seeing the numerous messages, she gasped, "You have so many messages! When will you finish

phone. Can you help me reply?" He spooned a piece of watermelon and fed it

the watermelon piece. "Officer Shawn is asking where the hospital is.

worth it for him to

as a reply, acting as

and Molly typed it out. Their planned movie night turned into a messaging marathon. Sometimes, Molly would lean on Chad's shoulder. Other times she would

Molly was tired, and her belly was full of

water for Chad, told him to freshen up, and then

brace was still on. He decided to

to get up, Molly jolted awake. Surprised, Chad froze. "Right, I forgot something." Molly muttered as she climbed onto Chad's bed. Then she carefully removed his neck

"Alright, go sleep

gently placed them on Chad's neck where the

with me. Let me know if it

object. The room was quiet, making him

so she couldn't continue. She sighed and slumped onto the bed. "Lie back