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."

makeup, stepped out with a mask on. Then she

eat it

watermelon with a

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

a knife in my bag." Molly said, seemingly

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

sat down at Chad's bedside, placed the watermelon on her lap, and

people had reached out to him. He had spent the day replying

glance at Chad's phone screen. Seeing the numerous messages, she gasped, "You have so many messages! When

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

put down her phone, took Chad's, and opened her mouth to eat the watermelon piece. "Officer Shawn is asking where the hospital is. He wants

It's not worth it for him to make the trip. It's the thought that

summarized his words and sent them as a reply, acting

Molly held up the phone for Chad to see without having to 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 on Chad's shoulder. Other times she would sprawl on the edge of the

they finished, Molly was tired, and her belly was full of

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

He decided to take it off himself, because

Chad froze. "Right, I forgot something." Molly muttered as she climbed onto Chad's bed. Then she

said, "Alright, go sleep

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

not a professional masseuse, so bear with me. Let me know if

feathery touch 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,

an hour, Molly's hands were sore, so she couldn't continue. She sighed and slumped onto the bed. "Lie