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."

her makeup, stepped out with a mask on. Then she returned with a hefty

are we going to eat it without cutting it open?" Chad

split a watermelon with a single

simply shook his head, reached for Molly's bag, and retrieved

putting a knife in my bag." Molly said,

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." Molly concurred, "That sounds like

on her lap, and started browsing for a movie

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

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

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

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

down. He's out of town. It's not worth it

words and sent them as a reply,

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 bed, and occasionally she would lie down at the foot

was tired, and her belly

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

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

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

"Alright,

yawned, rubbed her hands together, and gently placed them on Chad's neck where the brace

bear with me. Let me know if it hurts."

her soft, 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, but she never took her hands off his

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