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 a

to eat it without

can split a watermelon with a single punch.

reached for Molly's bag, and retrieved a

knife in my bag."

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." Molly concurred, "That sounds like something I

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

out to him. He had spent the day replying to dozens of messages, but still had over

are you doing?" Molly asked, stealing a glance at Chad's phone screen. Seeing the numerous messages, she gasped, "You have so many messages!

from looking at the phone. Can you help

opened her mouth to eat the watermelon piece. "Officer Shawn is asking where

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

his words and sent them as a reply, acting as Chad's little

to this one?" 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 bed, and occasionally she would lie down at the foot

tired, and her belly was full

Chad, told him to freshen up, and then collapsed on the

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

jolted awake. Surprised, Chad froze. "Right, I forgot

said, "Alright, go

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

so bear with me. Let me know if it

quiet, making

couldn't continue. She sighed and slumped onto the