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

to eat it without cutting it open?"

"Mia can split a watermelon with a single punch. Try

bag, and retrieved a small

don't remember putting a knife in

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."

Chad's bedside, placed the watermelon on her lap, and started browsing for a

lot of people had reached out to him. He had spent the

at Chad's phone screen. Seeing the numerous messages, she gasped, "You have so many messages! When will you finish replying to all

phone to her, "My neck hurts from looking at the phone. Can you help me reply?" He

phone, took Chad's, and opened her mouth to eat the watermelon piece. "Officer Shawn is asking

He's out of town. It's not worth it for him to make the trip. It's

his words and sent them as a reply, acting as

the reply, 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

and her belly was full of

to freshen up, and then

was still on. He decided to take it off himself, because

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

said, "Alright,

placed them on Chad's neck where the brace had left marks. She began

with me.

on his neck and shoulders. He didn't object. The room was quiet, making him drowsy. He could hear Molly yawning from time to time, but she never took her

so she couldn't continue. She sighed and slumped onto the bed. "Lie back slowly. Use my arm as a