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."

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

it without

split a watermelon with a single punch. Try

and retrieved a small knife. He cut the

don't remember putting a knife in my

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 would

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

a lot of people had reached out to him. He had spent the day replying to dozens of messages, but

numerous messages, she gasped, "You have so many messages!

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

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

town. It's not worth it

sent them as a reply,

planned movie night turned into a messaging

Molly was tired, and her belly was full of

up, and then collapsed on

realizing his neck brace was still on. He decided to take

he was about to get up, Molly jolted awake. Surprised, Chad froze. "Right, I forgot something." Molly muttered as she climbed onto Chad's bed. Then

"Alright,

hands together, and gently placed them on Chad's neck where the brace had left marks. She

professional masseuse, so bear with me. Let me

feel 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

hands were sore, so she couldn't continue. She sighed and slumped onto the

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