Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Molly was whining about a headache right after lunch. Chad suggested she take a nap, but she refused.

Finally, she revealed her little ploy, "Hey, bro, could you massage my temples?"

Chad just stared at her, speechless.

Not waiting for a reply, she flopped down on his lap, grinning up at him. "Thanks, big brother."

Chad indulged her, "Close your eyes."

Molly quickly shut her eyes, and soon felt his gentle touch on her temples.

In less than three minutes, her even breathing signaled she was fast asleep.

Chad stopped massaging, chuckling at the sight of his sister dozing off on his lap. Then, with a gentle touch, he lifted her in a princess carry and took her back to her room.

Coleen commented, "Good thing you're her brother, always fit from all that training. You can carry her around like a feather. Anyone else would struggle."

Chad carried Molly upstairs, tucked her into bed, and stole a few more glances at her before leaving.

Suddenly, the commotion from downstairs caught his attention. Recognizing the voices, he frowned. What were they doing here?

After making sure Molly was comfortable, he left the room. Seeing the four members of Juliana's family downstairs, his eyes filled with annoyance.

"Coleen, you're out of the hospital?" Juliana exclaimed with joy upon seeing her.

Chad descended the stairs and asked the housekeeper, "Who let them in?"

the elders when you're not home.

over the phone a few

Blushing, she

"Molly is sleeping upstairs. If you disturb her or upset her, I'll defend her,

one to play favorites, except when

any further. She retreated and found a seat on the

recently discharged mother, "Mom, you should rest. I'll handle

his wife might get upset again, suggested, "Coleen,

was about to leave, Juliana grabbed her

me. I finally get to see you today; we must catch up." Juliana sat beside Coleen,

Coleen?" Juliana inquired,

but didn't show it.

the doctor say about

be evasive, "Just regular treatment." She didn't

pushed further, "What kind of

her daughter's nonchalant response, "The kind you get

Coleen's deliberate evasion. "Aunt Coleen, you've been through so much. If I had known about your surgery, I would have taken

to ask the guests to leave but unable to be

while you were in the hospital?" Juliana, unable to hide her concern, quickly switched topics. "You know, it's not wise to leave a company to a stranger. Some people take advantage when you're not careful, acting like criminals and leaving

rambling caught Coleen's

been in the business world for decades, Coleen knew people well. Juliana, a simple

Coleen glanced at Vivian.

my mother meant legal entities and shell companies. I mentioned it casually