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."

a mask on. Then she returned with a hefty

are we going to eat it without

split a watermelon with

his head, reached for Molly's bag, and

don't remember putting a knife in my bag." Molly said, seemingly forgetting

this bag. You were worried about being targeted because

bedside, placed the watermelon on her lap, and

since he was on the news, a lot of people had reached out to him. He had spent the day replying to dozens of messages, but still had over two

numerous messages, she gasped, "You have so many messages! When will you finish replying to all of

"My neck hurts from looking at the phone. Can you help me reply?" He spooned a piece of watermelon

opened her mouth to eat the watermelon piece. "Officer

replied, "Turn him down. He's out of town. It's not worth it for him to make the trip. It's the thought that

them as

move his head. Chad dictated the reply, and Molly typed it out. Their planned movie night turned into a messaging marathon. Sometimes, Molly would lean

tired, and her

up, and then collapsed on the couch, pulling a blanket over

frowned, realizing his neck brace was still on. He decided to take it off himself, because Molly

I forgot something." Molly muttered as she climbed

said, "Alright, go sleep

Chad's neck where the brace had left marks. She began to

me. Let me know if

He didn't object. The room was quiet, making him drowsy. He could hear Molly yawning from time to time, but

and slumped onto the bed. "Lie back slowly. Use my arm as a pillow. I'll withdraw